State Emblem of People's Republic of Poland - crownless eagle with head turned left and outstretched wings, flanked by year 19-87. Mintmark under talons.
Around POLSKA RZECZPOSPOLITA LUDOWA, below Zl 5000 Zl
Description reverse
Pope John Paul II facing left, holding pastoral cross in left and raising right hand.
To the left designer's monogram.
JAN PAWEl II
