Obverse: the Polish state eagle with spread wings is depicted, dividing the year “1982” into two parts. Around the coin’s field is the inscription “POLSKA · RZECZPOSPOLITA · LUDOWA”. The denomination “ZŁ 100 ZŁ” and the mintmark are also present. The coin was designed by Stanisława Wątróbska-Frindt.
Reverse: a bust of Pope John Paul II facing left is depicted. The inscription “JAN · PAWEŁ · II” appears on the coin. The designer is Stanisława Wątróbska-Frindt.
About the coin: this is a 100 zlotys silver collector coin issued in 1982 in the Polish People’s Republic to commemorate the visit of Pope John Paul II to Poland. The coin is struck in .750 silver, weighs 14.15 g, and has a diameter of 30 mm. The pure silver content is approximately 10.61 g. John Paul II was the first pope of Polish origin, and his visits had great religious and historical significance for Poland.
