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Uprzejmie informujemy, że w związku z wyjątkowo dużą liczbą zamówień, czas realizacji może być dłuższy niż zwykle. Dziękujemy za cierpliwość i zaufanie!
The gold coin was issued by the Polish Mint to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin – one of the most important Catholic universities in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe. Since its establishment in 1918, KUL has played a significant role in shaping intellectual, religious, and social life in Poland, being a place of independent scientific thought and spiritual development. The university survived the difficult years of World War II and the communist era, becoming a symbol of academic freedom and attachment to Christian values. The contribution of the Catholic University of Lublin to the development of science, culture, and education in Poland is invaluable, and among its alumni and lecturers are distinguished figures, including St. John Paul II. The issuance of the coin is an expression of recognition for the university's heritage and its continuous contribution to the public and intellectual life of the country.
The numismatic piece was minted in gold in proof standard and features a refined design, emphasizing its prestigious character. On the obverse of the coin, in the central part, there is a rich composition symbolizing the university: a staff with a heart and a cross, referring to Christian traditions and values, next to which the university's motto Deo et Patriae ("For God and Country") is placed. On the left side, the abbreviation KUL is visible, and below it, the denomination. On the right side, the emblem of the Republic of Poland is found, inscribed in a form outlined by planes and architectural details such as the organs from the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński Hall, where the most important ceremonies take place. On the reverse of the gold coin, the KUL coat of arms is placed, which is a large, expansive image of the White Eagle in heraldic form, with a crown on its head. Above, against the background of a radiant burst, a ribbon with the university's motto and a cross is placed. The inscription: 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF LUBLIN, encircles the composition in an elegant, classic form.
The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin was founded in 1918 – the same year Poland regained independence after 123 years of partitions. The initiator of the university's establishment was Fr. Idzi Radziszewski, who wanted to create a university combining science with Christian values. From the beginning of its existence, KUL has fulfilled the mission of forming Poland's intellectual elites in the spirit of freedom, responsibility, and scientific pursuit of truth.
In the interwar period, the university developed dynamically, gaining a reputation as a center of independent Catholic and academic thought. After the outbreak of World War II, the university's activities were brutally interrupted – many of its professors and students were arrested or murdered by the occupiers. Despite this, lectures and scientific research continued in clandestine conditions, demonstrating the extraordinary determination of the academic community. After the war, KUL was the only independent Catholic university in the entire Eastern Bloc. During the communist era, despite pressure from the authorities, the university maintained ideological autonomy and became a center of free thought and a place of open intellectual debate. The presence of Fr. Karol Wojtyła, later Pope John Paul II, who was associated with KUL for over twenty years as an ethics lecturer, was of particular significance. His scientific and didactic activity played an important role in the development of Catholic personalist philosophy.
In the Third Republic of Poland, KUL strengthened its position as a university with a strong humanistic, theological, and social identity. In 2005, after the death of John Paul II, the university adopted his name, thus emphasizing not only historical ties but also the lasting legacy of his teachings and life testimony. Today, KUL continues its mission as an open university, supporting dialogue between faith and science, fitting into the centuries-old tradition of European universities.
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