And Slovakia in the south and Germany in the West. From the north, the territory of Poland is washed by the waters of the Baltic Sea, where the state has marine borders in the section of economic zones with Denmark and Sweden. The name of the state Poland takes place from the Vine Education of the Language, where it indicated the name of the land where the Slavic tribes of the Polyan lived.

The Poland territory covers the Baltic lowland lowlands in the north, which go first to the Malopolian elevation, and then in the foothills, the Beskids are in the south. The total area of \u200b\u200bPoland is exceeded 312 thousand square kilometers.

Poland's population is about 38 million people. In the ethnic plan, the overwhelming majority of the population make up Poles, but, besides them, there are enough Ukrainians, Chekhov, Slovaks and Germans in Poland. The state language is constitutionally defined Polish.

The capital of the Republic of Poland is the city of Warsaw. In addition to the capital, in terms of population and significance, it is worth noting the city of Wroclaw (Breslau), Krakow, Poznan, Lodz, Lublin, Gdansk, Gdynia, Bydgoszcz, Torun and many others.

The history of Poland is rich in events and full of dramatic moments. It starts in about the first millennium of our era, when the Slavic tribes of Western Polyan began to penetrate the territory of modern Poland, engaged in German tribes. In the 9th and 19th centuries, a rather strong state formed in Poland, which for a long time influenced the political situation of the time in the region. But gradually it was faded and rolled up on the specific principality, as well as Kievan Rus. In 1241, Mongol-Tatars invade Poland and divide the United Polish-German army during lignice. In 1320, the rebirth was revived by the Fame and Power of the Polish state, and in 1410 the united Polish-Lithuanian army defeated the Knights of the Teutonic Order in Geongwald, which led to the territorial expansion of both Poland and Lithuania. After the Lublin Ulya in 1569, these two states are combined into a compolatory relationship, which is becoming a powerful state in the long century. A rebellion on the Commonwealth for speech was the rebellion on under the start of Bogdan Khmelnitsky, which laid the beginning of the collapse of the once-grand state. Since 1772, three sections of Poland occurred between the leading powers of the period in the region. The territory of the Polish state was divided between Russia, Austria-Hungary and Germany. An attempt to revive the statehood during the period of wars with Napoleon did not lead to anything. During the First World War, the Polish Earth passed almost the decisive battles on the Eastern Front, after which Germany, defeating the Russian troops, occupied the Russian part of modern Poland. After the collapse of the Russian, Austro-Hungarian and German empires caused by defeat in the war, Poland restores its statehood, and in 1919 reflects the aggression of Soviet Russia, defeating its army on the Vistula. The Second World War began to attack Germany on Poland on September 1, 1939. The Soviet Union after the defeat of Poland, captures its eastern areas and joins them to and Ukraine. In 1944-1945, the Red Army expels the German troops from the territory of Poland, which geographically receives part of Prussia and Pomoria. In the post-war period, the formed Polish People's Republic is in the sphere of the influence of the USSR, and after it is weakened by the "Perestroika" policy, under the influence of the masses, changes its political vector towards the West.

Currently, the Republic of Poland is a fairly economically developed state with a stable democratic political authority.

The Monetary Union of the Republic of Poland is currently polish zloty (PLN, code 985). The name of the Polish currency goes its roots in the XV century, where the "zloty" was a good name of the Golden Dukata.

The prior zloty monetary units in Poland were the Polish brand (hryvnia) and corop. Polish brand (hryvnia) was used in Poland from the beginning of the XI century. In the XIV century, it was ousted from the circulation of silver (198 grams) Krakow Hirvan. A little later, at the beginning in parallel with the hrying, and then instead of her, a cop was introduced, borrowed in the Czech Republic together with the exchanged (fractional) currency - Prague penny. At that time and hryvnia, and the corop consisted of 60 pennies. In the XV century, the Golden Dukat began to penetrate into Poland, the zloty was the good name. In the middle of the 15th century, golden ducat becomes full in Poland. In that period, it is equal to 30 pennies. In the period of the 1526-1528, the first monetary reform in the history of the Polish state occurred, as a result of which the main monetary unit of zloty, which was equal in that period 5 Shostaks, 10 Trojaks, 30 pennies or 90 selats. In 1766, the King of Commonwealth Stanislav Schnislavsky conducts a monetary reform, according to which the state passed to the Cologne foot, which consisted of 8 zlotys. In the same period, the Warsaw Mint was created. During the occurrence of Poland, the Russian ruble was introduced on its territory to appeal to the Russian Empire, which was in the Polish lands of the main and the only currency before the First World War and the German occupation. In addition to the German brand and the Austro-Hungarian crown, in the Polish lands in from the period to appeal, the issued by the occupying German authorities, the so-called, Ostlabl, and then is Ostmark. With the creation of the State Poland in 1918, the Government of the country introduces the Polish brand into circulation, and after it has depreciated, from 1924 it is introduced into the appeal of the currency for the name of the Polish zloty. During the German occupation of 1939-1944, paper bills, so-called, occupying zlotys, who had the same design, and the same design were held on the territory of Poland. During the period of the 80s of the last century, the economic crisis in the country led to the hyperinflation and the depreciation of the Polish zlotod. The situation was able to stabilize only in 1995, then a denomination of the National Monetary Unit was held.

Currently, the course of the Polish zloty is stable and tied to the euro rate. He is currently such that when exchanging for $ 1, it is possible to obtain approximately 3 zł, and for 1 euro - 4.2.

1 Polish zloty consists of 100 pennies. The term "Ground" came to Poland from the Czech Republic. The German word Groschen, comes from the Latin Grossus (Dēnārius), which means "fat (denial)".

At this time, the National Bank of Poland, which forms financial and emission policy in the country, issued money banknotes with a par value of 10 (ten), 20 (twenty), 50 (two hundred), 100 (hundred) and 200 (two hundred), 100 (twenty) and 200 (two hundred). Along with this, they are minted and in turnover of coins with a nominal value of 1 (one), 2 (two), 5 (five), 10 (ten), 20 (twenty) and 50 (fifty) pennies, as well as coins with a nominal value of 1 (one ), 2 (two), 5 (five) zlotys. It is worth noting that in the plans of the National Bank of Poland, it was necessary to enter into an appeal with a nominal value of 500 zlotys, but its introduction was found economically unreasonable and refused from this venture.

Banknotes of Polish zlotys are quite original in terms of design. The AVERS of Polish banknotes depict portraits of the Polish kings ruling in various temporary epochs. So, on an obverse of banknotes, the nominal advantage of 10 zł depicts a portrait of Meshko I, in 20 zł - Boleslav I brave, in 50 zlotys - Casimir III of the Great, 100 zlotys - Sigismund I old. The nominal banknote in digital format is depicted in the right upper corner in the horizontal position, and in the right upper - in the upright, both figures and in words in Polish. The name of the issuer's bank is also in Polish in words depicted in the right upper part of the banknote. At the reverse of Polish banknotes, heraldic symbols, coins and prints, characteristic of the Polish state in various historical epochs are depicted. Thus, at the reverse banknote, the Coin of the Silver Dinar, which was introduced into the treatment of Meshko I, in 20 zlotys - the coin of the silver dinar of the Boolev Booleva period I brave, in 50 zł - Eagle, which was previously depicted on the royal print of King Casimir III The Great and Symbols of His Royal Power (Skiptere and Power), 100 zlotys - the image with the tombstone of Vladislav II Yagailo in the form of a white eagle, swords and banner of Teutonic knights of the Times of the Grunwald battle, in 200 zlotys - Eagle and Chapel of Sigismund. Nominal banknotes in digital format is depicted in the right upper and lower left corners. The name of the issuer's bank in Polish is shown in the upper central part of the bills with a shift to the left.

It is worth noting that in the monetary circulation of Poland there are commemorative banknotes in advantage of 10, 20 and 50 zlotys, issued for any anniversaries or historical events. So, on an obverse of a memorable banknote in 10 zlotys, Yuzef Pilsudsky and Palace Belvedere, in 20 zlotys - in the first version of the banknote: Frederick Chopin and the facade of his estate in the Znodsky will, in the second version: Julius Slovak and his house in Crazminets, in 50 zlotys John Paul II. At the reverse of the memorable banknote in 10 zł, the coat of arms of Poland 1918 and the monument to Polish soldiers in Kielce, in 20 zlotys - in the first version: the Yves Alley, in the second version: the monument to the King Sigizmund III Vase and a fragment of the poem of Yuliusch Slovak "Confidence", in 50 Zlotys - a scene of ascent on the throne of Pope John Paul II.

Polish zloty banknotes were printed at the factors of the National Mint Poland in Warsaw.

The design of Polish coins is quite simple, but very noteworthy. On an obverse of Polish coins of all nominal advantages, their denomination was minted, framed by either a wreath or a branch of plants characteristic of Poland. The reverse coin coins the state coat of arms of Poland with the name of the state in Polish and the year of release of the series of coins. Coins of all advantages have the right round radial form. Coins with a nominal value to 5 pennies are inclusive of brass, and from 10 pennies and up to 1 zlotod inclusive - from the copper-nickel alloy. The coin is advantage in 2 zł is made by a bimetallic method, where the core is made of copper-nickel alloy, and rim from brass. The coin is advantage in 5 zł is also performed by a bimetallic method, but unlike the coin in 2 zł, it has a brass core, and the rim from the copper-nickel alloy.

All Poland coins minted on the National Mint of Poland in Warsaw.

Tourists and guests arriving in Poland will simply exchange their currency in Polish enough. The exchange process can be made in special checkpoints or in banking institutions. Exchange items are organized and functioning almost everywhere. They are at airports and in seaports, and in hotels. The taxation tax is not charged, and the exchange rate is strictly regulated by the National Bank of Poland.


And this is not surprising, because everyone is interested, why, while in the European Union, this country has retained the right to use its own Polish zloty in everyday life, and not generally accepted euros.

The history of the development of the Polish currency

According to official historical sources, the beginning of the formation of the state currency in Poland began for more than three centuries ago, during the time of the Commonwealth. Jan II Casimir gave an order about the chasing of the first coin, which was later used by the simple people for payment. Nevertheless, the term "zloty" as a monetary unit of Poland appeared only in the XV century. It is assumed that this name was invented on the basis of the material used (one coin contained about 0.29 grams of pure gold). The first bills began to appear closer to the XVIII century, although coins still used the greatest popularity and demand.

Formation of currency until the XX century

The official national status of the Polish currency was received in the 20th century, since she could finally strengthen his position. In this period, the ratio of the pennies was 1: 100, and not 1:30, as it was for a long time before. After the completion of the I World War, Poland became independent again, therefore the government agreed to restore the stable state economy and eliminate high money inflation.

Military period and its influence

After the cessation of hostilities at the time of the I World War, severe rules were introduced to limit foreign imports and strengthen their own. This greatly improved the national currency and helped to gain stability. However, in 1939, World War II began, which again launched the economy. After its completion, the socialist system was established, which, as they approached the 1980th year of year, experienced a deep crisis. Inflation has increased and a commodity deficit appeared, which has greatly affected the state monetary unit. However, the government could eliminate the problem by the timely adoption of economic reforms that returned the national currency to the previous place.

Modern currency and its description

To date, Poland continues to actively use both pennies. In the turn of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 and 200, the National Bank has released bills of 500 zlotys in 2017. In turnover, coins are used with a nominal value of 1, 2, 10, 20, 50 pennies, as well as 1, 2, 5 zł.

Course zloty to dollar and ruble

The relations of the euro and the dollar to the Polish monetary unit remains fairly stable over the past time. The same dynamics can be noted in relation to the Russian ruble. The current course on 09/25/2018 is: 1 zloty \u003d 0.27 US dollars and 18.70 rubles.

Currency exchange in Poland

On the territory of Poland there are a large number of exchange offices that are ready to offer their services. However, it is worth noting that, despite their quantity, it is enough to carry out the exchange for weekends. This is due to the fact that Saturday in banks is a short day, and Sunday is a weekend. It is also necessary to prepare for the fact that the local Kantor Wymiany Walut does not provide favorable conditions for conversion, and will have to lose some extra money. Nevertheless, here you can easily exchange any European currency: Ukrainian hryvnia, Russian ruble, dollar and euros, as well as much more.

What money to take in Poland

By and large, the potential to visitor of Poland should not worry about the national currency and the peculiarities of its receipt in the state. You can safely take with you any monetary unit and use the currency exchange service. It is important to understand that the exchange will have to be exchanged anyway, since it is exclusively zloty as payment for goods and services. Also here most shops and popular institutions (including hotels and hotels) take bank cards of any system and the country of release, which greatly facilitates the current position of the modern person.

National poland currency - Polish zloty PLN. One Polish zloty consists of 100 pennies. Pay on the territory of Poland you can only National currency.

Each banknote has a specific symbol that helps recognize its value for people with weakened vision. At bills depicted the former ruling kings of Poland.

External Currency Poland

Money in Poland.

Cash money in Poland.there are in paper banknotes and coins. In the course of plastic cards (preferably debit): Visa, MasterCard, Cirrus and Maestro. Credit cards are accepted in many hotels and restaurants, car rental companies, etc. Almost everywhere travelers are accepted.

Answering the question " what money to take in Poland?"It can be said that currencies € and $ are made easier to the exchange. In some supermarkets (Tesco) in special cash desks, which are indicated by the euro icon, you can pay in this currency.

How much money to take to Poland?

Answering the question " how much money to take to Poland?"It can be said that prices in Poland remain quite low for travelers. Of course, if you are going to rent a car and rent a room in a luxury hotel - it will cost both in Western Europe.

Sample prices in Poland:

  • Gasoline liter - 1.35 €
  • Car rental per day (without driver) - 40 €
  • Passage by public transport - 1 €
  • Lunch in a cafe per person - 6 €
  • Coca-Cola 1 l - 1 €
  • Vodka 0.5 l - 5 €
  • Cigarettes - 3 €

Money exchange

Exchange currency in specialized exchange offices (in Polish are called Kantor or Kantor wymiany. walut.) who work 7 days a week in big cities. Exchange points in banks are rare, and besides the course they are less profitable.

remember, that Kantors. may refuse to exchange if there are any inscriptions or prints on bills (for example, written from the hand numbers).

You can also exchange money in the post office, which are open to 18:00 on weekdays.

Transfer money to Poland

The transfer of money to Poland can be carried out using bank transfer and express money transfers, such as Western Union (www.westernunyom.com).

Banks of Poland.

Most banks in Poland. Open from 08:30 to 13:00, the central offices work until 17:00, as well as on Saturday, but only until 14:00.

Central Bank of Poland. is the National Bank of Poland (National Bank of Poland). Also on the territory of the country there are less large national and international banks: Citibank, Bank Przemyslowo-Handlowy, Bank Slaski, Ing Barings, Raiffeisen Bank, Millenium Bank, Nordea Bank, Hsbc Bank.

Polish currency is interested in very many people, ranging from those who go to this country for purchases and ending with interested stories and collecting coins. Despite the fact that this state is part of the European Union, the euro as a monetary unit is not officially used there, with the exception of some international trading contracts.

The transition to common European money - so far only in remote plans, and even that, their implementation remains very foggy. At the moment, Polish money is called "zloty". However, it was not always so, because at different times there were other forms of money on this territory.

Historical reference

Zloty and pennies (exchange coin equals 1/100 evil. Emphasis - on the first syllable) were introduced into a combination of compolutely, as a Polish state was called at the time, for a long time. Nevertheless, it is interesting to know and what currency in Poland was before. So, before the introduction of zlotys in commodity-monetary metabolism participated:

  • Polish brand, also known as hryvnia. 0.21kg was equal. Silver.
  • Cops. They were borrowed in the neighboring Czech Republic and equated to 0.253 kg of silver.
  • Krakow hryvnia. It corresponded approximately 0.198kg. Silver.
  • Pennies (as a separate payment agent, at that time not related to zloty).

The name of the "zloty" began to appear in about the 20th century, mainly to designate coins that minted abroad, mainly, dukatov. By the way, it is interesting that in the then Russia they called "golden", which is very consonant with a similar Polish word. Throughout a significant part of the history of 1 evil. It was first 12, and then 30 pennies (Grosz), and not 100, as they are today.

As for paper Polish money, for the first time they appeared closer to the end of the 18th century. Although it is worth noting that in those days, metal mining coins continued to remain the most popular and frequently used during the calculations. It should be noted that this happened already after the sections of the Commonwealth. The part of the country that became part of the Russian Empire, retained the former Polish currency called "Zloty". At the same time, the territory became part of Prussia began to use the brand.

More or less modern species and general value The official currency of Poland acquired already in the 20th century. So, it was at the beginning of the last century that the ratio with a penny began to be 1/100 instead of 1/30, as it was before. After the I World War and the collapse of the Russian Empire, Poland gained independence. The Government of the New Country began to take measures to normalize the economic situation and stabilizing the monetary unit, which was previously susceptible to high inflation. Fully strict measures were introduced, in particular, the import of goods from other countries was significantly limited and steps to increase exports were made. This gave its results. Nevertheless, the World War I began to cross all the efforts of Polish government and economists in 1939.

After the end of the war, the socialist system was established in the country, which closer to the 1980s began to worry a deep systemic crisis. Inflation has increased, the deficit of goods has become. All this gradually led to the fall of the Communist Party and the parish in the early 1990s of new, market relations. Of course, it could not but affect the National Polish currency.

Nevertheless, after successfully conducted reforms, the situation has stabilized fairly quickly. The currency that now, in 2017, in the go in Poland, was introduced in 1995. At the same time, a denomination was carried out, during which 4 zero was removed from the times of old banknotes. After the country's adoption, the European Union began talking about the fact that in Poland, the European currency should be introduced in Poland, euros. However, so far it has not been implemented.

Information about monetary units

Attention! The way the Polish money looks in the turn today, and not old, you can look at the photo with official Site National Polish bank.

Money in Poland, which is now in circulation, have the following division:

  • Coins in dignity 1, 2, 10, 20, 50 pennies, as well as 1, 2, 5 zł.
  • Covers with rates of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 zł. From 2017, the bill was introduced by the dignity of 500 evil.

It is important to remember that today a significant part of the cash settlement is carried out through plastic payment cards. More and more people use international bank cards for VISA systems and Master Card nominated in Polish zlotys. With their help, you can pay in supermarkets, and in principle, wherever you want. However, if necessary, you can withdraw cash in any ATM or branch of the bank.

Exchange operations

If you arrive in Poland from abroad, often you need to exchange foreign currency (dollars, euro and so on) for local money. It should be understood that some exchange offices that are not particularly related to famous banks will take an additional exchange fee. So, be careful.

Not always a simple task is to exchange money on weekends. The fact is that on Saturday in many exchanger - a short day, and on Sunday they, as a rule, do not work. The exception is airports, train stations and other places of mass accumulation of tourists and coming. So, if you plan to come to Poland on Saturday or Sunday, it is desirable to buy a certain number of zlotys in your country. In addition, take a plastic card.

Important! To bring into the territory of Poland or to export with it any sum of foreign or national currency. However, if the amount exceeds 10 thousand euros, you will have to fill in the declaration.

collecting coins

Numismatists are not interested in what money in Poland today, but rather what they were before. In addition, many of them are interested in memorable and anniversary series, manufactured specifically for collectors. Polish collectible coins are highly valuable and are highly valued by specialists.

Many travelers before visiting Poland, want to know what the currency is valid on its territory. Since Poland is part of the European Union, the prices of some products are indicated in the euro. But the country has not switched to the full calculation of the European currency. Basically, the calculation takes place in zloty, the official Polish currency, which is valid since 1924. But the history of the existence of Polish currency is quite long.

Back in the XIV century began to develop the currency of the Commonwealth. And its full stability was established quite recently. It is worth noting that in everyday life there is both zloty, and pennies (like our little things).

The beginning of the currency formation in Poland

From the very beginning there was not a penny and zloty. In the XIV century, a currency in the form of Polish brands appeared, in the content of which was silver weighing 210 grams. Copies also appeared.

After 100 years, instead of the brands, Krakow hryvnia appeared. Only compared to the brands, the content of silver in them was 12 grams less. In the same period, a pennies borrowed in the Czech Republic appeared in the convenience of Poland. Appearing in the XV century, the Polish zloty was a gold coin of foreign origin. Initially, zloty was equal to 12 pennies. But the price of the currency gradually fell, the equivalent of a pennie to zloty increased. In the XVI century, one zlot was 30 pennies. This ratio has remained for a long time.

Poland's currency in the XVII - XIX centuries

Although Zloty was the main Polish currency at the time, but it was possible to pay for paper assignments that appeared in the country. Due to the small content of precious metals in paper money, the main currency remains a penny and zloty. Since part of Poland was part of Russia, some Russian financiers tried to promote a proposal to limit the financial autonomy of the Polish Power and the introduction of another currency in the country. But all these proposals were not implemented.

Poland's currency in the XX century

At the beginning of the century, the ratio of zloty and pennies was more stable. As the official monetary unit of the Zloty State became in 1924. In 1930, there was a release of anniversary coins.

But at the end of the First World War, the stability of the course has changed. To improve the situation and stabilize the position of the currency, Polish executives publish a decree to increase exports and reduce imports. But the Second World War again changed the position of local money. With the beginning of the economic crisis, they fully depreciated. And in the 80s, the inflation rate reached 100%.

But in the 90s, a new stage of development began to go to a new market economy for the currency.

Poland's currency in the modern period

The stabilization of the economy in Poland is in the 90s of the XX century. And in 1995, banknotes and pennies, which no longer changed to today are beginning to produce banknotes. This currency becomes competitive, since the course relative to the previous currency was reduced by 10,000 times. And from that time in the formation of the Polish currency, nothing has changed, only the issue of commemorative coins took place.

Poland - EU member since 2004, but the European Community currency has not yet crossed. This is due to the fact that the European Union has introduced the economic requirements that the state does not correspond. In 2012, the Plans of the Government of Poland had the question of the transition to the euro. But this did not happen, so the transition remained in perspective.

It is worth noting that some Party of Poland speak against the transition to Euroovaturt. They are afraid that the country will lose independence in the policy of finance.

Polish currency

Today, official currencies in Poland are zloty, as well as pennies. The trading turnover walks coins, the denomination of which is 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 pennies. There are monetary bills, the denomination of which 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 zł.

In Poland, you can pay a plastic card. They are very common in the country. But it is desirable that the map is the international VISA or MasterCard payment system. Cash can be removed in ATMs whose network is strongly developed in the country. And if the Bank does not charge the commission for using the card in other countries, cash will not be needed. But it is necessary to consider that there are no ATMs in small towns, and you can only pay cash.

Also, many shops have cash regulations where you can pay the euro.

Currency exchange

Tourists who arrived in the country can change money right at the airport, Poland's banks, exchange points where a small percentage is taken. When exchanging in private exchange points should be careful not to get caught on the fraudsters majynation.

Just need to worry about currency in advance if the arrival falls on weekends.

Since in the exchange points on Saturday a shortened day, and the day off is on Sunday. Do not exchange currency from strangers. Here there is a risk of deception, or for the exchange will take a big percentage.

It is worth knowing that the Belarusian rubles in Poland can be changed everywhere, so it's better to carry a foreign currency with you. By the way, some of Poland trading facilities take to pay euros.

It is allowed to import currency in unlimited quantities to Poland, but if the amount of money is more than ten thousand euros, it is necessary to fill in the declaration.

According to the same rules allowed to export currency.

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