In the lower part stylised images: an open book, with glasses on the top of it, and sheets of paper inscribed with handwritten notes. Above an eagle - State Emblem of the Republic of Poland and mintmark, flanked by 2011. To the left 200 Zl, above semicircular inscription RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA
Description reverse
On the right-hand side, a stylised bust of Czeslaw Milosz, against a country cottage and trees in the background. On the left-hand side, an inscription: 1911-2004, below, an inscription: CZESlAW MIlosz.