The Coins from Przemyśl

Revers: an image of the Cathedral Basilic dedicated to St John the Baptist in Przemyśl. A semicircular writing “Przemyśl” is situated in the left top part.

Abvers of the coins from the “Historical Polish Cities” series is the same for all of the coins. In the central part there is an image of a white eagle from Poland’s coat of arms. To the right is an inscription: “2 Zł”, and to the top a semicircular writing:

“RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA” and the date of emission: 2007. Underneath the eagle is a stylized part of the municipal wall with blanks and an open gate with a grate in the headroom. Under the eagle’s left claw is the sign of the mint: MW.

Nominal Value: 2 PLN
Type of Metal: alloy CuAl5Zn5Sn1
Stamp: simple
Diameter: 27,00 mm
Mass: 8,15 g
Quantity: 1,100,000 thousand PLN
Date of emission: 2nd August 2007

Replacement coin – “4 Przemyśl’s half-pennies” – Przemyśl:

The replacement coin “4 Przemyśl’s half-pennies” honoured in the period between: 02.05.2009 – 30.09.2009

Issuer: Przemyśl’s Municipal Office

In order to commemorate this year the 620 year anniversary of Przemyśl’s municipal rights renewal a local ducat “4 Przemyśl’s half-pennies” was introduced.

Inauguration:
2-3 may 2009 Przemyśl, Subcarpathian Turistic Fair

Abvers: the image of king Władysław II Jagiełło in front of the Cathedral in Przemyśl; inscription: Władysław Jagiełło and the nominal value.
Revers: Przemyśl’s coat of arms; inscription: 620 year anniversary of Przemyśl’s municipal rights renewal; Przemyśl; honored until 30.09.2009