Obverse: the White Eagle, the national coat of arms of Poland, is depicted. The coin bears the inscription “POLSKA·RZECZPOSPOLITA·LUDOWA”, the year “1988”, the mintmark, and the denomination “ZŁ 50000 ZŁ”. The obverse was designed by Stanisława Wątróbska-Frindt.
Reverse: a left-facing portrait of Jozef Pilsudski is shown. Around the portrait is the inscription “70 ROCZNICA ODZYSKANIA NIEPODLEGŁOŚCI”, with the name “JÓZEF PIŁSUDSKI” below. The reverse was designed by Bogdan Chmielewski.
About the coin: this is a commemorative silver circulation coin issued in 1988 in the Polish People’s Republic to mark the 70th anniversary of Poland regaining independence. 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. Jozef Pilsudski was one of the key figures in restoring Polish independence and remains a national hero.
