Obverse: the White Eagle, the national coat of arms of Poland, is depicted. The coin bears the inscription “POLSKA · RZECZPOSPOLITA · LUDOWA”, the year “1987”, the mintmark “mw”, and the denomination “ZŁ 10000 ZŁ”. The obverse was designed by Stanisława Wątróbska-Frindt.
Reverse: the center of the coin features the inscription “JAN PAWEŁ II”, dedicated to Pope John Paul II. The reverse was designed by Stanisława Wątróbska-Frindt.
About the coin: this is a commemorative silver circulation coin issued in 1987 in the Polish People’s Republic in honor of Pope John Paul II. The coin is struck in .750 silver, weighs 19.3 g, and has a diameter of 35 mm. The pure silver content is approximately 14.48 g. John Paul II was the first pope of Polish origin and one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.
