Ten Zloty 2016 Wujek Coal Mine, Coin from Poland - detailed information

This coin was issued in Poland.

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Issuing commemorative coins provides an opportunity to honor momentous, sometimes dramatic events in the history of a nation. Last collector coin issued in 2016 by Narodowy Bank Polski is devoted to the 35th anniversary of the pacification of the ‘Wujek’ coal mine.   educational, commemorative and historic value .925 sterling silver sophisticated design limited mintage legal tender within the territory of the Republic of Poland   The pacification of the ‘Wujek’ coal mine took place in Katowice due to the introduction of the martial law in Poland. On 16 December 1981 shots were fired against miners taking part in a sit-down strike against the introduction of the martial law in Poland. After Jan Ludwiczak (the head of the Solidarity trade union in the ‘Wujek’ coal mine) was arrested, the miners announced that they would go back to work only after Ludwiczak was released. In consequence, nine miners were shot dead and 23 were wounded. 
Denomination: 10 zloty
Material: Ag 925
Size: 32.00 mm
Weight: 14.14 g
Date of issue: December 2016