Poland 2-ZLOTE (Y723)

Lesser Horseshoe Bat

The Lesser horseshoe bat is the subject on this 2010 World Animals Series circulating commemorative coin.

This furry flying mammal is one of the smallest bats around, weighing only 5 to 9 grams. It gets its name from its distinctive horseshoe-shaped nose.


Diameter
26.8 mm
Composition
Brass
Catalogue #
Y723
Obverse Legend
RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA 2010 ZŁ 2 ZŁ
Reverse Legend
PODKOWIEC MAŁY Rhinolophus hipposideros
Edge Legend
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