1974 Poland Maria Skłodowska-Curie 100 Złotych Silver Coin
The 1974 Poland Maria Skłodowska-Curie 100 Złotych is a beautifully crafted silver commemorative honoring one of the most influential scientists in history. Issued by the Polish People's Republic, this coin commemorates the 40th anniversary of the death of Maria Skłodowska-Curie, the Polish-born physicist and chemist whose groundbreaking research forever changed the fields of science and medicine.
The obverse features the Polish Eagle above the denomination "100 ZŁ," along with the inscription "POLSKA RZECZPOSPOLITA LUDOWA" (Polish People's Republic) and the year of issue, 1974. The reverse displays a distinguished portrait of Maria Skłodowska-Curie, accented by stylized radiation lines and the symbol for radium, representing her pioneering work in the discovery and study of radioactivity.
Struck at the Warsaw Mint in .625 fine silver, this non-circulating legal tender commemorative combines precious metal content with exceptional historical significance. Its elegant design and tribute to one of the world's greatest scientific minds make it a favorite among collectors of Polish coinage, world silver, science-themed numismatics, and historical commemoratives.
Whether you're collecting modern Polish silver, coins honoring influential figures, or historic scientific memorabilia, the 1974 Maria Skłodowska-Curie 100 Złotych is a meaningful addition to any collection.
Specifications
Year: 1974
Country: Poland
Denomination: 100 Złotych
Mint: Warsaw Mint
Composition: .625 Fine Silver
Weight: 16.5 grams
Actual Silver Weight: 0.3316 troy oz
Diameter: 32 mm
Edge: Reeded
Designer: Anna Jarnuszkiewicz (reverse); Ewa Olszewska-Borys (obverse)
Historical Significance
Born in Warsaw in 1867, Maria Skłodowska-Curie became one of the most accomplished scientists in history. She was the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize, the first person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific disciplines, and her discoveries of polonium and radium helped lay the foundation for modern nuclear physics and radiation therapy.
Issued in 1974 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of her death, this coin celebrates Curie's extraordinary legacy and Poland's pride in one of its most influential citizens. Today, it remains one of the most popular modern Polish silver commemoratives, appealing to collectors of world coins, scientific history, and Nobel Prize memorabilia.
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