Silver Coin – History of Polish Popular Music: Jeremi Przybora & Jerzy Wasowski - 24h Shipping!

Product Description

Since 2009, the National Bank of Poland has been issuing a series of coins titled History of Polish Popular Music, which commemorate outstanding figures in this field. So far, coins have been issued featuring the following artists:

• in 2009: Czesław Niemen

• in 2010: Krzysztof Komeda

• in 2011: Jeremi Przybora and Jerzy Wasowski

• in 2013: Agnieszka Osiecka

• in 2014: Grzegorz Ciechowski

• in 2020: Krzysztof Klenczon

This silver coin honors the work of the great artists who created the Kabaret Starszych Panów, namely Jeremi Przybora and Jerzy Wasowski. 

Coin Appearance

The coin features a stylized image of the album cover of Kabaret Starszych Panów, with the figures of Jeremi Przybora and Jerzy Wasowski. Below the image is the inscription Kabaret Starszych Panów, and above it the names of the creators: JEREMI PRZYBORA JERZY WASOWSKI. Along the top edge, there is the inscription: HISTORY OF POLISH POPULAR MUSIC. On the right side, there is an image of the eagle, the emblem of Poland. There is also the denomination of 10 zloty and the year of issue - 2011. On the left side of the coin, there is a fragment of musical notation. At the bottom, there are images of an inverted top hat, a cane, a flower, sheets of paper, and a fountain pen. Below these elements is the inscription: RZECZPOSPOLITA. On the right side, there is the inscription: POLSKA. The coin is marked with the mint mark M/W.

Historical Background

Kabaret Starszych Panów is a legendary Polish cabaret group that gained immense popularity in the 1960s and 70s. Founded in 1963 by Jeremi Przybora and Jerzy Wasowski, the cabaret quickly gained audience recognition thanks to its unique sense of humor, intelligent texts, and the outstanding artistic skills of its members. Their performances were characterized by a diverse repertoire, which included biting satires on social, political, cultural topics, and everyday life. The cabaret also addressed contemporary issues, criticizing absurd situations and social stereotypes. Kabaret Starszych Panów was not only a source of humor and entertainment but also had a significant impact on shaping social and cultural awareness in Poland. Their work is still appreciated and valued by successive generations of viewers.