Two Hundred Korun 2009 North Pole, Coin from Czech Republic - detailed information

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200-crown silver coin Reaching the North Pole proof | Czech Mint

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200-crown silver coin Reaching the North Pole proof The 200-crown piece is minted from an alloy containing 900 parts silver and 100 parts copper in proof-quality. The field of the coin is highly polished and the relief is matte, the edge is plain with the inscription “ČESKÁ NÁRODNÍ BANKA * Ag 0.900 * 13g *”.The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Arctic explorer Robert Peary. The name of the state in Czech “ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA” and the denomination and the abbreviated unit of Czech currency “200 Kč” are lettered in the outer circle. Between the name of the state and the face value of the coin is placed the logo of the International Polar Year. The mintmark of the Czech Mint is below the Arctic explorer‘s portrait.The reverse side of the coin depicts, against a background of a symbolic rendition of the North Pole, an Arctic dog expedition above which an aurora is seen. The inscription in Czech in the outer circle reads “DOSAŽENÍ SEVERNÍHO PÓLU” and comprises the anniversary years “1909 – 2009”. The initials of the coin’s designer, sculptor Jiří Věneček, consisting of intertwined letters “jv”, are placed between the first Arctic explorer’s image and the dates.Each coin comes complete with a postcard-sized catalogue card made of gray-blue semi-carton. It features the coin in silver colour, its relief being dry-stamped. The coin description is in Czech and English. The card is identical for both standard and proof coins.Limited edition of 17,600 pieces. More Less
Coin name: 200-crown silver coin Reaching the North Pole proof
Date of issue: March 2009
Product Code: 20901-721
Issuer: Czech national bank
Denomination: 200 Kč
Author of the obverse: ak. soch. Jiří Věneček
Author of the reverse: ak. soch. Jiří Věneček
Numbered issue: No
Certificate of Authenticity: Yes
Material: Silver
Fineness: 900 / 1000
Packaging: Blue plastic case
Capsule: Yes