Gdańsk, 1 Dollar, Series: Polish Stadiums 2012

The most modern Polish stadiums to be struck on coins!

The series becomes additionally numismatically attractive through an interesting design, a unique subject and the blank made of silver Ag 925. The total mintage will not exceed 20,000 for each coin.

Obverse:
In the center: a likeness of the head of the Queen within a rhombus, along the edge the following inscriptions: ELIZABETH II, 1 DOLLAR, NIUE ISLAND, 2010; underneath the Queens’ head the Mint’s mark: M/W. Around the Queen, in the background: a stylized football featuring repeated hidden inscription: POLSKA (Poland).

Reverse:
In the center: a likeness of the PGE Arena Gdańsk stadium. At the top: a likeness of the skies with clouds, at the bottom: the city of Gdańsk coat of arms, to the left the inscription: GDAŃSK, and to the right: 2012.

Coin designer: Dobrochna Surajewska

PGE Arena Gdańsk (previously the Baltic Arena) is a modern football facility to be built in the district of Letnica. Compared to other stadiums it ensures excellent visibility, which has been accomplished as a result of eliminating all viewing obstacles (pillars, etc.). The tiers will seat some 44,000 supporters, including 40 special VIP boxes (containing sofas, bars, music) and 1385 business seats. The dimensions of the stadium are: 236 m long, 203 m wide and 45 m high. Amber and maritime trade traditions of Gdansk became an inspiration for the designers of the stadium and determined the shape of the roof and its structure. Around the facility there will be two promenades, and under the upper tier the following will be housed: a sports museum, bars and restaurants, fan shops and toilets. The pitch lighting (2000 lux) will ensure that games will be transmitted in HDTV.