State Emblem of People's Republic of Poland - crownless eagle with head turned left and outstretched wings, flanked by year 19-89. Mintmark under talons.
Around POLSKA RZECZPOSPOLITA LUDOWA, below Zl 5000 Zl
Description reverse
Pope John Paul II facing 3/4 left, in the background stylized fragment of Pope's coat of arms: shield with cross. To the right designer's monogram.
JAN PAWEl II to the left
