The Mint of Poland pr Mennica

The Mint of Poland, more properly called Mennica, is a very old mint that has a reputation for producing some high quality, beautiful coins. Buying directly from the mint may be problematic, but many issues do arrive on eBay and other such sites.  In addition to minting for Poland, the Mint of Poland also makes issues for the Principality of Andorra, the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus, the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia, and many coins for Niue.  Many of the current collectable coins of Poland honor Pope Paul John II, who was from Poland. Other coins are also being minted, but the Pope John Paul II coins are most frequently featured.  The Polish Mint has, in 2010, minted a rectangular Sterling silver bar with the image of Pope John Paul II. This is a proof issue. Its mass is 28.28 grams. What makes this so unique is it is the first time a mint has added an achromatic hologram. Unlike other holographic issues, this hologram is clear, and produces a three dimensional view of Pope John Paul II in shades of gray.  I have avoided using the word "coin" because this issue was struck for the Principality of Andorra. There is a denomination of ten diners on the issue, but the Principality of Andorra is now on the Euro system. This is an officially sanctioned commemorative, but since the Principality no longer uses diners it cannot technically be called a coin.  It is, regardless of what you call it, a beautiful piece struck in proof.  A beautiful set of silver rounds are available in a series called Holy Helpers. The 2010 issues include Saint Catherine, Saint Barbara, Saint George, and Saint Christopher.  Local Ducats are designed, and mintage of them is determined by the Mint of Poland. These are issues that circulate within a local area and are accepted by merchants. In effect, they act as municipality currency. This opens a whole new avenue of collecting.  Some coins of Niue are minted in New Zealand, but those listed below and many others are minted in Poland. The 2010 Coronation Faberge' Egg and carriage is a must. It is 56.56 g of Sterling silver, and a very desirable coin. Another coin worth considering is the square Venus Flytrap, a selectively colorized silver coin. Still another is the Apollo 1 Dollar Series coin, Butterfly, spectacular in its appearance. This coin is also a silver, colorized coin. And then there is the Copper 1 Dollar Series Butterfly where a copper butterfly is added to a silver coin. The Painters of the World Series depicts famous works of art. Claude Monet and his work and Albert Durer and his work were honored on a rectangular silver coins with colorful works of art.

Modern World Coins (Official Red Books)




Andorra 8x 10 Silver Diners Colour Commemorative Coin Set " The Life of Chopin " 925 er Silver - Grade : Proof in Special Piano Gift Box