Museum of Coins and Medals of John Paul II in Czestochowa The collection of our museum is the world's largest and most beautiful collection of coins and medals with the image of John Paullf II. No other place has such a collection of numismatic artifacts of the Pope so close to the hearts of Poles. Thousands of exhibits dedicated to the Polish Pope, including the world's largest numismatic collection. A modernly arranged exhibition with touch screens. A reception hall with excellent sound system and a drop-down HD screen. Between it and the exhibition hall an information desk and a numismatic store. The museum proper is, of course, glass display cases. The exhibition consists mainly of coins and medals, also philatelic values dedicated to John Paul II and items related to the Pope. Only here you will see: Beatification coins and coins from the interwar and postwar periods, the so-called punctures. 12-ounce gold coins with a face value of 200,000 zlotys from the 1980s, including the most important one issued in only 5 copies with the inscription "trial." An extremely rare coin from the island of Haiti, which is a rarity on the numismatic market. Kilogram coins ? made in all bullion. The smallest gold coins weighing only half a gram. Coins made with all techniques known in numismatics. Coins decorated with Swarovski crystals. The only copies of author's coins and medals, both in plaster and metal. Replicas of the mantle, stole, ring, piraeus and pastoral of Pope John Paul II. About the creation of the Museum of Coins and Medals of John Paul II Our Museum was created thanks to the great passion and indefatigable energy of the President of President Electronics Poland ? Krzysztof Witkowski, supported in his actions by the co-owners of Groupe President Electronics from France. The Museum of Coins and Medals of John Paul II is a votive offering to the Queen of Poland in gratitude for the gift of health after a stroke suffered by the head of the company, and a tribute to the most outstanding of Poles - Karol Wojtyla - the Pope, who was happy to come as a pilgrim to Our Lady of Jasna Gora. Immortalizing the image of John Paul II on coins and medals is a way of immortalizing his great achievement in the work of reconciling people around the world and passing on this legacy to future generations. The establishment of the museum in Czestochowa is symbolic and refers to the great tradition of pilgrimage for which Czestochowa is famous around the world. Possessed infrastructure and method of exhibition The museum is located in a modern building of President Electronics Poland, equipped to the highest standards. It is located in close proximity to the national road DK 1. The distance to Jasna Gora, 5 km away, can be covered by car in 10 minutes. A huge parking lot is able to accommodate dozens of coaches and hundreds of passenger vehicles. In the building there is a cafe, a souvenir and numismatic store, other necessary equipment for the operation of such a facility, and a music stage with professional sound and lighting. A particularly important role in the museum is played by the way the collections are displayed. A pleasant surprise will probably be the unconventional lighting of the collection, consisting of more than twenty-two thousand points of light. State-of-the-art audio-visual means have been used to present the exhibits, with the aim of enhancing the attractiveness of the tour and bringing this particular type of artwork closer. Base Collection Preparations for the opening of the museum took just 11 months - from the birth of the idea to its realization. Experts in the subject will recognize among the coins and medals on display the collection of Mr. Wojciech Grabowski, who until recently owned it. Mr. Wojciech presented it in London during the visit of John Paul II, and also in 2006 at the Royal Castle in Warsaw, on the first anniversary of the death of our Pope. The director of the Royal Castle, Prof. Andrzej Rotermund, opening the said exhibition expressed his appreciation, saying ? "?I am deeply convinced that this collection is one of the largest and best of its kind in the world, numbering more than 3,000 copies [...]? The collection we are presenting here contains almost twice this number or more than 5,500 exhibits. Information : Opening Hours: The museum is open for organized groups from 12:00 to 17:30 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday. Ticket prices: Adults - price 14 zloty, for children and teenagers - 9 zloty. Practical information (cameras, camcorders, bags, etc.). Please be kindly informed that in the Museum there is a possibility of photographing exhibits after paying an additional fee. The Museum is not responsible for the contents of personal belongings left in the checkroom: bags, coats, etc. We would like to inform you that in our Museum there is a system of full monitoring of the premises. Offer for persons with disabilities The Museum is fully adapted for visits by persons with disabilities. The lack of architectural barriers allows people in wheelchairs to move freely. Café We invite you to enjoy delicious coffee and delicious Italian ice cream straight from Rome. Store In the store you can purchase unique souvenirs related to the Museum, available only with us. Of greatest interest will be a coffee set with the original papal coat of arms and Museum logo. Opening August 11, 2011, at the President's office on Jagiellonska Street. John Paul II Museum of Coins and Medals in Częstochowa 67/71 Jagiellońska Street 42-200 Częstochowa tel. 34 365 19 82 e-mail: jp2@president.com.pl http://www.jp2muzeum.pl
27.10.2011
