Commemorative coins of Poland: 2009

In the year 2009 coins were issued in the series: "History of the Polish Cavalry", "Animals of the World", "Poland’s path to liberation", "History of Polish Popular Music", "Polish Painters" and various occasional coins.

Table of contents History of the Polish Cavalry: The Polish Hussars (Winged cavalryman) - 17th Century (gold) Coin designer: Andrzej Nowakowski Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Value: zł 200 Alloy: Au 900/1000 (Gold) Quantity: 10,500 pcs Quality: Proof Issued: 23 January 2009 Diameter: Weight: Market value: 1.645 zł Obverse: At the top, on the right-hand side, an image of the Eagle established as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland. Below the Eagle, an inscription, 200 ZŁ. Above the Eagle, the notation of the year of issue, 2009. In the middle of the coin, the stylized images of parts of the hussar's gear: zischägge helmet, breastplate, a mace and a lance with a pennant. On the left-hand side and at the bottom, a semicircular inscription: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA. The Mint's mark, m/w, under the Eagle's left leg.

Reverse: A stylized image of the hussar of the 17th century, on horseback, in armour, with wings and leopard skin on the back, holding a lance with a pennant. On the left-hand side and at the bottom, a semicircular inscription: HUSARZ – XVII w. History of the Polish Cavalry: The Polish Hussars (Winged cavalryman) - 17th Century (silver) Coin designer: Andrzej Nowakowski Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Value: zł 10 Alloy: Ag 925/1000 (Silver) Quantity: 100,000 pcs Quality: Proof Issued: 23 January 2009 Dimensions: length: width: Weight: Market value: 64 zł Obverse: At the top, on the right-hand side, an image of the Eagle established as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland against the stylized hussar's wing; on the left side of the Eagle, an inscription, 10 ZŁ; below the Eagle, the notation of the year of issue, 2009. Underneath, on the left-hand side, stylized images of parts of the Hussar's gear: a pennant, zischägge helmet and a mace. At the bottom, an inscription, RZECZPOSPOLITA/POLSKA. The Mint's mark, M/W, under the Eagle's left leg.

Reverse: A stylized image of the hussar of the 17th century, on horseback, in armour, with hussar's wings and leopard skin on the back, holding a lance with a pennant. On the right-hand side, a vertical inscription, HUSARZ – XVII w.90th anniversary of Establishment of the Supreme Chamber of Control of the Republic of Poland (silver) Coin designer: Urszula Walerzak Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Value: zł 10 Alloy: Ag 925/1000 (Silver) with hologram Quantity: 100,000 pcs Quality: Proof Issued: 6 February 2009 Diameter: Weight: Market value: 73 zł Obverse: At the top, an image of the Eagle established as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland. On the left side of the Eagle, an inscription, 10. On the right side of the Eagle, an inscription, ZŁ. Below the Eagle, an oval hologram with a stylized image of the NIK logo, that changes colour depending on the viewing angle. Surrounding the hologram are some decorative elements. In the rim, a semicircular inscription, RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA, and the notation of the year of issue, 2009. The Mint's mark, m/w, under the Eagle's left leg.

Reverse: In the centre, a stylized image of the present head office of the Supreme Chamber of Control. Below the image, an inscription, 1919–2009. At the top, a semicircular inscription, 90. ROCZNICA/UTWORZENIA. (90th anniversary of Establishment). At the bottom, a semicircular inscription, NAJWYŻSZEJ/IZBY KONTROLI (Supreme Chamber of Control of the Republic of Poland). 180 years of Central Banking in Poland (gold) Coin designer: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Value: zł 200 Alloy: Au 900/1000 (Gold) Quantity: 8,500 pcs Quality: Proof Issued: 30 March 2009 Diameter: Weight: Market value: 2.110 zł Obverse: In the centre, an image of the Eagle established as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland. Above the Eagle, the notation of the year of issue, 2009. Below the Eagle, an image of the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Poland from the times of the November Uprising. On the left side of the coat of arms an inscription: 200, on the right side of the coat of arms an inscription: ZŁ. At the top, a semicircular inscription: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA. The Mint's mark, m/w, under the Eagle's left leg.

Reverse: On the right side, a stylized image of Ksawery Drucki-Lubecki. Below, an inscription: KSAWERY/DRUCKI-LUBECKI. In the background, the head office of the Bank of Poland in the Bankowy square in Warsaw. At the top, on the left side, an inscription: 1828/2008. In the rim, an inscription: 180 LAT BANKOWOŚCI CENTRALNEJ W POLSCE. 180 years of Central Banking in Poland (silver) Coin designer: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Value: zł 10 Alloy: Ag 925/1000 (Silver) Quantity: 92,000 pcs Quality: Proof Issued: 30 March 2009 Diameter: Weight: Market value: 63 zł Obverse: At the top, an image of the Eagle established as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland. At the bottom, on the left-hand side, a stylized image of the head office of the Bank of Poland in the Bielańska street in Warsaw. At the bottom, on the right side, the notation of the year of issue, 2009. Below, an inscription: 10 ZŁ. At the top, a semicircular inscription: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA. The Mint's mark, M/W, under the Eagle's left leg.

Reverse: A stylized image of Władysław Grabski. On the left-hand side, an inscription: 1828/2008. At the bottom, against the background of a stylized image of a 10 zloty note from the year 1919, diagonally, facsimile of Władysław Grabski's signature. In the rim, an inscription: 180 LAT BANKOWOŚCI CENTRALNEJ W POLSCEAnimals of the World: European Green Lizard (Lacerta viridis) Obverse designer: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska, Reverse designer: Robert Kotowicz Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Value: zł 20 Alloy: Ag 925/1000 (Silver) Quantity: 100,000 pcs Quality: Proof Issued: 21 April 2009 Diameter: Weight: Market value: Obverse: An image of the eagle established as the state emblem of the republic of Poland. Under the eagle, the notation of the year of issue, 2009. At the bottom, an inscription: ZŁ 20 ZŁ. The images of the national flag of the Republic of Poland on the sides of the Eagle's legs. At the top, a semicircular inscription: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA. The Mint's mark, M/W, under the Eagle's left leg.

Reverse: In the centre, images of two lizards. The lizard on the left - standing on the rocks. In the background above and below, stylized images of plants. At the top, a semicircular inscription: JASZCZURKA ZIELONA - Lacerta Viridis. Poland's path to liberation: The election of 4 June 1989 (gold) Coin designer: Urszula Walerzak Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Value: zł 200 Alloy: Au 900/1000 (Gold) Quantity: 10,000 pcs Quality: Proof Issued: 3 June 2009 Diameter: Weight: Market value: Obverse: At the top and in the centre, an image of the Eagle, established as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland. Below, on the left-hand side, a stylized image of port cranes, and on the right-hand side, a stylized image of a mineshaft. At the top, a semicircular inscription, RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA, and the notation of the year of issue, 2009. At the bottom, an inscription, 200 ZŁ. The Mint's mark, m/w, under the Eagle's left leg.

Reverse: On the right-hand side, the silhouette of a person raising a hand and making the “V for victory” sign. In the background, a stylized image of the Sejm hall and people inside. At the top, an inscription, 12.09.1989. On the left-hand side and at the bottom, a semicircular inscription, PIERWSZY RZĄD WIELKIEJ PRZEMIANY. In the word "WIELKIEJ", a stylized image of the national flag.; Poland's path to liberation: The election of 4 June 1989 (gold, 25 zł) Coin designer: Urszula Walerzak Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Value: zł 25 Alloy: Au 900/1000 (Gold) Quantity: 40,000 pcs Quality: Proof Issued: 3 June 2009 Diameter: Weight: Market value: Obverse: In the centre, an image of the Eagle, established as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland. Below, a stylized inscription, 25 zł. In the rim, an inscription, RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA. At the bottom, in a semicircular fashion, the notation of the year of issue, 2009. The Mint's mark, m/w, under the Eagle's left leg.

Reverse: In the centre, a stylized inscription, SOLIDARNOŚĆ, replicating the logo of the Independent and Self-governing Solidarity Trade Union. At the top, a semicircular inscription, WYBORY. At the bottom, a semicircular inscription, 4 CZERWCA 1989 Poland's path to liberation: The election of 4 June 1989 (silver) Coin designer: Urszula Walerzak Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Value: zł 10 Alloy: Ag 925/1000 (Silver) - additionally, red paint and several shades of gray paint Quantity: 100,000 pcs Quality: Proof Issued: 3 June 2009 Diameter: Weight: Market value: Obverse: At the bottom, an image of the Eagle, established as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland, against the background of a stylized image of an eagle without a crown. Above the eagle, an inscription, 10 ZŁ. At the top, a semicircular inscription, RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA, and the notation of the year of issue, 2009. The Mint's mark, m/w, under the Eagle's left leg.

Reverse: On the left-hand side, a stylized image of Pope John Paul II holding a crosier, with crowds of people in the background. Above the crowd, an inscription, SOLIDARNOŚĆ, replicating the logo of the Independent and Self-governing Solidarity Trade Union in red and grey colours. Above, an inscription, 1979/1989. At the top, a semicircular inscription, "NIECH ZSTĄPI DUCH TWÓJ! I ODNOWI OBLICZE ZIEMI". At the bottom, an inscription, "TEJ ZIEMI!". History of Polish Popular Music: Czesław Niemen Coin designer: Robert Kotowicz Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Value: zł 10 Alloy: Ag 925/1000 (Silver) Quantity: 100,000 pcs Quality: Proof Issued: 19 June 2009 Diameter: Weight: Market value: Obverse: At the bottom and on the left-hand side, an image of the Eagle, established as the state Emblem of the republic of Poland. On the right side of the Eagle, an inscription, 10 ZŁ. At the top and on the right-hand side, the notation of the year of issue, 2009. In the centre, the images of two portraits of Czesław Niemen: on the right-hand side, a semi-profile portrait; on the left-hand side, a stylized fragment of front portrait. Below the image of the portrait and on its right-hand side, an inscription, RZECZPOSPOLITA; on the right-hand side, it runs in a perpendicular manner. On the right-hand side, a perpendicular inscription, POLSKA. On the left-hand side, a perpendicular inscription, NIEMEN. The Mint's mark, M/W, under the Eagle's left leg.

Reverse: A stylized image of the cover of the album entitled "sen o Warszawie", featuring an image of the figure of Czesław Niemen. At the bottom, a visible inscription, niemen/sen o warszawie, on the album cover. On the left-hand side, a perpendicular inscription, HISTORIA, against the album cover. At the bottom, an inscription, POLSKIEJ MUZYKI. On the right-hand side, a perpendicular inscription, ROZRYWKOWEJ. Next to it, the words CZESLAW NIEMEN, inscribed perpendicularly in an opposite direction. History of Polish Popular Music: Czesław Niemen (square) Coin designer: Robert Kotowicz Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Value: zł 10 Alloy: Ag 925/1000 (Silver) Quantity: 100,000 pcs Quality: Proof Issued: 19 June 2009 Dimensions: length: width: Weight: Market value: Obverse: At the bottom and on the right-hand side, an image of the Eagle, established as the state Emblem of the republic of Poland. At the top and on the right-hand side, the notation of the year of issue, 2009. In the centre, an image of the portrait of Czesław Niemen. On the left-hand side, a perpendicular inscription, NIEMEN/CZESŁAW. Next to it, the word RZECZPOSPOLITA, inscribed perpendicularly in an opposite direction. At the bottom and on the left-hand side, an inscription, POLSKA 10 ZŁ. The Mint's mark, M/W, under the Eagle's left leg.