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Polish Zloty (PLN)
Curiosities about the currency
The zloty is the official currency of Poland. Its symbol is zł. The name in Polish was used for centuries to refer to any foreign currency. It has undergone several changes due to hyperinflation until its establishment as the country's currency in 1995.
Currently, there are six banknotes of Polish zloty: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 PLN. All of them are issued by the National Bank of Poland. On all the obverses, there are princes, kings, and dukes of Poland. The reverses display elements of their reigns, such as coats of arms.
The current currencies of Poland are 1, 2, and 5 zlotys, as well as 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 grosz. One grosz is one hundredth of a zloty. All the currencies are made of bronze-plated steel, cupronickel, or aluminium bronze and are round.
It is possible to differentiate between new slotis (PLN) and old slotis (PLZ). The latter was introduced in 1950. The equivalence between PLZ and PLN due to hyperinflation is 10,000 to one, that is, ten thousand old slotis are equivalent to one new sloti.
Since Poland is surrounded by other countries that belong to the eurozone, the euro is accepted as a method of payment in the most touristy areas. However, the exchange rates applied are not always favourable, so it is better to carry local currency.
What do the banknotes/coins look like?
Front part
*The banknotes and coins correspond to the newest issued series and are for reference. Colours may vary and there may be more designs than those shown.
