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1980 Poland Lake Placid Winter Olympics 200 Złotych Silver Coin – No Torch

1980 Poland Lake Placid Winter Olympics 200 Złotych Silver Coin – No Torch

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The 1980 Poland Lake Placid Winter Olympics 200 Złotych is a substantial silver commemorative celebrating the XIII Olympic Winter Games held in Lake Placid, New York. Issued by the Polish People’s Republic, this coin combines Poland’s national identity with the international spirit of the Olympic Games and the excitement of winter sports.


The obverse features the Polish Eagle, Poland’s national emblem, above the denomination “200 ZŁ,” along with the year 1980 and the “mw” mintmark of the Warsaw Mint. The reverse depicts a ski jumper in mid-flight, accompanied by the inscription “XIII ZIMOWE IGRZYSKA OLIMPIJSKIE 1980 • LAKE PLACID N.Y.” Unlike the related torch variety, this version features no Olympic torch beneath the skier, identifying it as the no-torch variety.


Struck at the Warsaw Mint in .750 fine silver, this proof commemorative contains approximately 0.4244 troy ounces of pure silver. With a reported mintage of just 28,040 pieces, the no-torch variety is a relatively limited Polish Olympic commemorative and an appealing addition to collections of Polish numismatics, Olympic memorabilia, and world silver coins.


Specifications

  • Year: 1980

  • Country: Poland

  • Denomination: 200 Złotych

  • Event: XIII Winter Olympic Games – Lake Placid 1980

  • Mint: Warsaw Mint

  • Mintmark: mw

  • Composition: .750 Fine Silver

  • Weight: 17.6 grams

  • Actual Silver Weight: 0.4244 troy oz

  • Diameter: 33 mm

  • Edge: Plain

  • Finish: Proof

  • Variety: No Torch

  • Reported Mintage: 28,040

  • Catalog Reference: Y#110.2


Historical Significance

The XIII Olympic Winter Games were held in Lake Placid, New York, from February 13–24, 1980. The Games became particularly memorable for several historic moments, most famously the United States men’s ice hockey team’s unexpected victory over the Soviet Union in what became known as the “Miracle on Ice.”


Poland’s participation in the Winter Olympics was commemorated through this 200 Złotych silver issue. The ski-jumping imagery is especially fitting given Poland’s strong tradition in the sport and its long history of success in international ski jumping competition.


The 1980 Lake Placid 200 Złotych was issued as a non-circulating commemorative and struck in .750 fine silver. The no-torch variety is distinguished from the related Y#110.1 issue by the absence of the torch beneath the ski jumper. Today, the coin remains an attractive collectible for enthusiasts of Polish coinage, Olympic history, winter sports, and classic world silver.


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