100 Years of Warsaw University 10 zloty silver coin

On January 29, National Bank of Poland has released a 100 Years of Warsaw University of Technology 10 zloty curved shape silver coin. The National Bank of Poland will issue no more than 30,000 of the 100 Years of Warsaw University .925 silver proof coin.

In the central part of the coin reverse show a stylized image of the Grand Hall of the Warsaw University of Technology. Along the rim on a separate filed – inscriptions: 100-LECIE ODNOWIENIA TRADYCJI POLITECHNIKI WARSZAWSKIEJ (name of the coin).

In the central part of the coin obverse show an image of an eagle established as the national emblem of the Republic of Poland. Below it – mint mark: m/w. Right-hand – year of issue: 2015. In the background – graphical representation of the fractal iterated function. Along the rim – inscriptions: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA (issuing country), 10 ZŁ (face value).

Technical Specifications:
Face value: 10 zloty
Metal: Ag 925
Size: 32.00 mm /lens/
Weight: 14,14 g
Mintage: up to 30,000 pcs
Issuer: National Bank of Poland
Quality: proof
Date of issue: 29 January 2015

On 15th November 1915, Zygmunt Straszewicz was appointed the first rector of the Warsaw University of Technology. He was deeply involved in its development, providing wholehearted support to maintain its independence. A hundred years ago the Grand Hall of the University reverberated with the memorable inaugural speech delivered by prof. Straszewicz. A lot has changed since that time both for Poland, and for the institution itself. Consecutive years of war, socialism and political transformation exerted a powerful impact on Polish social and economic life. Today, not only men, but also the fair sex are among the auditors of annual inaugurations. Dynamic development of high-end technologies confronts the academic community with new challenges, such as increased flexibility and openness to lifelong learning.

The Warsaw University of Technology, once a stronghold of independent thought and tradition, today invests its potential and resources in modern technologies and innovative projects, responding to the needs of both the market and the industry. Centennial anniversary of the revival of the University is a good chance to talk about its history and intellectual traditions, but also – to open a debate on its future: potential contribution to innovative solutions and positive social change it may bring.

You can visit Mint of Poland website www.mennica.com.pl, for more information about 100 Years of Warsaw University of Technology 10 zloty silver proof coin.