2001 Pope John Paul II 10 Złotych

This 2001 Polish 10 Złotych coin was issued to mark Pope John Paul II's ninth visit to Poland, a trip that drew millions despite his advancing age.

It's a bimetallic piece, with a brass center inlaid in a copper-nickel ring, a design choice that echoed modern minting trends while keeping costs down. The obverse shows the Pope's profile, while the reverse features the Polish eagle—standard for the denomination. Mintage numbers aren't precisely recorded, as Polish archives from that era can be spotty.

Some collectors note the coin's edge lettering includes "Bog i Ojczyzna," or "God and Fatherland," a nod to the Pope's influence on Polish identity. As for why it's bimetallic, it might just be that two metals handle wear better than one.