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The Independence March
The history of this cyclical event dates back to
the year 2010. It was an exceptional time when
Poles were trying to – if only for a moment
– unite around the Smoleńsk tragedy and its
victims. However, soon aft erwards feuding
and disputes broke out over the choice of
a burial site for the presidential couple.
An idea of organising a nationwide patriotic
celebration arose among the national circles
to honour the fi gures and events that led to
the rebirth of Poland in 1918.
The Independence March has become
a cyclical and the largest patriotic
manifestation in Poland, reaching the steady
turnout of over 100,000. In 2018, when
Poland celebrated the 100th anniversary
of regaining independence, over 250,000
Poles of all ages joined the march, coming
with white-and-red fl ags. Polish President
Andrzej Duda delivered an address at
the start of the manifestation, and the march
trailed the offi cial one attended by the state
authorities who walked to the National
Stadium. Every year participants march
under diff erent slogans; for example, in 2016
it was – “Poland: A Bastion of Europe”, in 2017 – “We Want God” and in 2018 – “God,
Honour, Homeland”.
The Independence March has become one
of the exceptional events on the map of
contemporary history of Poland, indicating
the need to show respect towards national
heritage and love for the homeland.
Jan Żaryn
The obverse of the coin depicts the image
of the Eagle established as the national
emblem of the Republic of Poland, featuring
the symbolic representation of Polish fl ags
in the background.
The reverse of the coin shows – at its main
motif – white-and-red fl ags and a white-andred
ribbon, both printed with the use of
UV light; at the top, there is a semi-circular
inscription: MARSZ NIEPODLEGŁOŚCI
(The Independence March).