2 Zlotych 2005, Gniezno [Poland]

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Reverse
Near the rim on the sides are fragments of the lateral reliefs from the famous bronze Gniezno Doors — a monument of applied decorative art from the 12th century. Below, the name of the city Gniezno in Polish — «GNEZNO». In the central part of the reverse is a relief image of the 'mother of Polish churches,' the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Obverse
Along the upper arc of the coin's edge is the inscription in Polish «RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA 2005» — 'Republic of Poland 2005', on the right the denomination designation «2 zł» — '2 zlotych'. In the central part is the national emblem — a crowned eagle with wings spread, facing left, above a fortress wall with open gates.