The Mint of Poland is pleased to present a new commemorative coin from the series “Man’s Best Friends – Dogs”. This time we introduce the Bernese Mountain Dog, a breed enjoying a growing popularity among dog fanciers – and deservedly so!

Bernese Mountain Dog is a wise, calm and devoted family companion. They are very muscular and have a thick fur with distinctive symmetrical coloring. Although representatives of this breed may command respect with their massive body-built and sizeable proportions, in fact they are really cuddlesome pets, simply born to be hugged and played with! Consecutive coin from the series Man’s Best Friends – Dogs”, devoted to friendly and affectionate “Berners”, will for sure attract all owners of pooches! Thanks to advanced technology of digital printing, the image of the dog depicted on the coin is extremely lifelike. What is more, the coin is accompanied by a specially designed, neat presentation case, decorated with an image of a well-groomed Bernese Mountain Dog. 

Reverse: In the central part of the coin – colorful image of a Bernese Mountain Dog in digital printing. In the background – relief image of the dog against a mountain landscape. Along the rim – name of the coin in Polish and English: BERNEŃSKI PIES PASTERSKI/BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG.

Obverse: In the central part of the coin – effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Below – inscriptions: Ag 999 (hallmark), m/w (mint mark). Along the rim – inscriptions: ELIZABETH II, NIUE ISLAND (issuer), 1 DOLLAR (face value), 2015 (year of issue).