News - Poles Line Up for John Paul II Coins
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It's not often that you catch a coin-related article in the headlines. Here's one from today on the local "frenzy" for Poland's latest series of Pope John Paul II coins. Apparently a few special versions are being auctioned for charity too. Links to pics below article.
Poles Line Up for John Paul II Coins
Wed Jun 29,11:32 AM ET
Poles lined up Wednesday to buy collectors' coins with the image of the late Pope John Paul II, issued by the central bank to honor Poland's most famous son.
The National Bank of Poland issued gold, silver and copper alloy coins on Tuesday to coincide with the start of the beatification process for the late pontiff.
The coins' face value ranges between 100 zlotys (about $30) and 2 zlotys (about $1.60) and the bank was selling them to collectors for prices between $180 and $1.60.
All bear an image of John Paul against the background of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and of the basilica in Wadowice, his birthplace.
Grzegorz Suski, 24, a soldier waiting in line, said he wanted a coin because John Paul was a "great man for our nation."
The bank also opened an online auction of three limited edition sets of nine coins carrying the pope's image. The minimum bid is $1,485 and the auction closes July 9. The proceeds will go to a church charity sponsoring education of gifted children from poor families.
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On the Web:
www.aukcjamonet.onet.pl
Link to pics of standard coins (rollover img for rev)
Pics from the press conference(?) on the coins & auction
And the actual online auction (not eBay!)
You'll have to beg Jester if you want this stuff translated, nie mowie po polsku
Poles Line Up for John Paul II Coins
Wed Jun 29,11:32 AM ET
Poles lined up Wednesday to buy collectors' coins with the image of the late Pope John Paul II, issued by the central bank to honor Poland's most famous son.
The National Bank of Poland issued gold, silver and copper alloy coins on Tuesday to coincide with the start of the beatification process for the late pontiff.
The coins' face value ranges between 100 zlotys (about $30) and 2 zlotys (about $1.60) and the bank was selling them to collectors for prices between $180 and $1.60.
All bear an image of John Paul against the background of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and of the basilica in Wadowice, his birthplace.
Grzegorz Suski, 24, a soldier waiting in line, said he wanted a coin because John Paul was a "great man for our nation."
The bank also opened an online auction of three limited edition sets of nine coins carrying the pope's image. The minimum bid is $1,485 and the auction closes July 9. The proceeds will go to a church charity sponsoring education of gifted children from poor families.
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On the Web:
www.aukcjamonet.onet.pl
Link to pics of standard coins (rollover img for rev)
Pics from the press conference(?) on the coins & auction
And the actual online auction (not eBay!)
You'll have to beg Jester if you want this stuff translated, nie mowie po polsku
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Tom
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