The Giants of Poland • #7 Mieszko I (930-992) • 1 Ounce .999 Silver Proof • 45 mm • 24-ct Gold Accents

With the groundbreaking release of “The Giants of Poland” (“Wielcy Polacy”), the historic first & only program of its kind in the U.S. & Canada, The Polish Heritage Mint proudly honors 14 most distinguished Polish & Polish-American heroes. To learn more visit program website here.

Celebrate Mieszko I, the founding father of Poland, who transformed history by uniting fragmented tribes into a powerful Polish state and secured its place in European civilization. His pivotal Baptism of Poland, a defining moment in the nation’s history, is elegantly highlighted in 24k gold. This limited-edition 1-ounce .999 silver proof commemorative medallion is struck in a remarkable 45 mm diameter:

• Composition: .999 triple fine silver (Ag 999/1,000)
• Mintage: limited to just 5,000
• Finish: Proof, ennobled with selective 24-carat gold plating
• Diameter: 45 mm (1.77 inches)
• Weight: 1.00 troy oz. (31.108 grams)

Obverse: a bust of Mieszko I, the first Duke of Poland, a visionary who unified and expanded Poland into a recognized state, securing its place in Western Christianity and European civilization. He founded the Piast dynasty, which endured for four centuries. His image is set against a cross, commemorating the Baptism of Poland in 966, when Mieszko I converted to Christianity, an event widely regarded as the nation’s founding moment. Below, the obverse and reverse of the first Polish silver coin, the Denarius, showcase his enduring legacy. The legend, inscribed in both English and Polish, reads: Mieszko I 930–992 • Chrzest Polski 966 • Founder of the Polish State. Reverse: Drawing inspiration from Polish tradition, the image features the national personification of Poland, Polonia, joining Britannia and Lady Liberty on contemporary coinage. Designed by Antoni Madeyski, the design showcases a woman's profile adorned with a wreath against a radiant sunlight backdrop. This design first gained prominence on the silver 10 zloty coin in 1932. For this issue, Polish engraver Monika Molenda masterfully adds a striking crown design. Intertwined leaves of the Polish oak and laurel embrace the rim. The motto of The Giants of Poland Collection, “Gigantivm · Hvmeris · Insidentes,” honors the remarkable sons and daughters of the Polish nation. To the right, the Polish state emblem, the White Eagle, a design by Wojciech Jastrzębowski for Second Polish Republic coins, is displayed.