The Mint of Poland () is a private company (''Mennica Polska S.A.'') which is the only private body permitted to manufacture (

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and

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. It is located in

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. It is a

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, with a listing on the

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since April 7, 1998, which makes it the only mint in the world that is publicly traded.

History

On 10 February 1766, the mint reform was effected in Poland, the new mint organized in Warsaw at Bielanska Street coined the gold, silver and copper pieces, as well as the medals and orders.

References

External links

Mint of Poland
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