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We thank healthcare workers for their dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic
The first case of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection
was recorded at the end of 2019. In 2020, the virus
spread almost all over the world, and the World
Health Organization declared a pandemic. Many
people have lost their lives after being infected
with the new virus. The COVID-19 pandemic has
also caused global social and economic chaos,
including the largest global recession since the
Great Depression. To counter the pandemic, swift
and decisive action was needed.
Doctors, nurses, paramedics, pharmacists as
well as other medical and support staff stood
on the front lines of the fight against an
unknown enemy, which grew stronger and
more ruthless day by day. They are the ones
who have been uninterruptedly waging war
against the coronavirus for almost two years.
Risking health and life, they have bravely fought
for each patient. Thanks to their hard work,
dedication and determination, people suffering
from COVID-19 have a chance to recover and
return to their families. Their efforts also have
a significant impact on the economic fortunes
of Poland and the global economy.
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how
important our fellow human being is. It
reminded us of the importance of healthcare occupations. As a tribute to medical staff, in
gratitude for their hard work and commitment as
well as their professionalism, heart, compassion
and empathy shown to patients, Narodowy Bank
Polski issued a silver collector coin “We thank
healthcare workers for their dedication during the
COVID-19 pandemic”, with a face value of 10 złoty.
The reverse of the coin depicts a doctor’s hand
wearing a surgical glove, caringly holding a patient’s
hand. Underneath, the ribbon in the colours of the Republic of Poland made using UV printing.
The inscription on the coin reads: “We thank
healthcare workers for their dedication during
the COVID-19 pandemic”.
The obverse shows the face value, the
inscription “Rzeczpospolita Polska”, the year
of issue and the image of the Eagle established
as the state emblem of the Republic of Poland.
Narodowy Bank Polski