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Polish Zloty (PLN) — currency guide

Understand the modern zloty through its redenomination and banknotes. Check the difference between old and new zloty, inspect current denominations and compare the exchange rate with your own travel or transfer amount.

1 PLN = 0.2560 USD +0.02%

At a glance

Symbol
zł · PLN
Central bank
National Bank of Poland (NBP)
Used in
Poland
Subunit
100 grosze

Exchange-rate chart · PLN/USD

0.2560USD
+0.02%

The chart shows the value of 1 PLN in USD. It uses the available recorded observations, which may cover only part of a selected period. The historical timeline below is separate from the rate archive.

Look up a historical rate →

History and milestones

  1. 1924

    The zloty replaces the Polish mark

    The currency reform introduces the zloty; conversion from the Polish mark begins on 28 April.

    Source: NBP · historical account of the 1924 reform (PDF)
  2. 1995

    Four zeros removed

    From 1 January, one new zloty equals 10,000 old zloty. Historical amounts on either side of this change need different units.

    Source: NBP · redenomination questions
  3. 2010

    The old-zloty exchange deadline

    31 December is the final date for exchanging pre-redenomination zloty for new zloty.

    Source: NBP · redenomination questions
  4. 2017

    The 500-zloty banknote

    The 500-zloty banknote enters circulation on 10 February.

    Source: NBP · illustrated security guide

Banknote guide

Banknote information checked: 2026-09-08. See the issuer’s linked guidance for current exchange procedures.

Banknote denominations · PLN

  • 10 PLN
  • 20 PLN
  • 50 PLN
  • 100 PLN
  • 200 PLN
  • 500 PLN

Find your banknote

Choose a denomination and series. This guide covers circulating designs and selected older series, not every collector variant.

10 PLN · Updated security features

In circulation

Illustration available in the issuer’s guide.

Compare the correct version. The security update did not invalidate earlier new-zloty designs; pre-1995 old zloty are a different issue.

View the official design and security features · NBP →

20 PLN · Updated security features

In circulation

Illustration available in the issuer’s guide.

Compare the correct version. The security update did not invalidate earlier new-zloty designs; pre-1995 old zloty are a different issue.

View the official design and security features · NBP →

50 PLN · Updated security features

In circulation

Illustration available in the issuer’s guide.

Compare the correct version. The security update did not invalidate earlier new-zloty designs; pre-1995 old zloty are a different issue.

View the official design and security features · NBP →

100 PLN · Updated security features

In circulation

Illustration available in the issuer’s guide.

Compare the correct version. The security update did not invalidate earlier new-zloty designs; pre-1995 old zloty are a different issue.

View the official design and security features · NBP →

200 PLN · Updated security features

In circulation

Illustration available in the issuer’s guide.

Compare the correct version. The security update did not invalidate earlier new-zloty designs; pre-1995 old zloty are a different issue.

View the official design and security features · NBP →

500 PLN · Updated security features

In circulation

Illustration available in the issuer’s guide.

Compare the correct version. The security update did not invalidate earlier new-zloty designs; pre-1995 old zloty are a different issue.

View the official design and security features · NBP →

10 PLN · Earlier design · new zloty

In circulation

Illustration available in the issuer’s guide.

Compare the correct version. The security update did not invalidate earlier new-zloty designs; pre-1995 old zloty are a different issue.

View the official design and security features · NBP →

20 PLN · Earlier design · new zloty

In circulation

Illustration available in the issuer’s guide.

Compare the correct version. The security update did not invalidate earlier new-zloty designs; pre-1995 old zloty are a different issue.

View the official design and security features · NBP →

50 PLN · Earlier design · new zloty

In circulation

Illustration available in the issuer’s guide.

Compare the correct version. The security update did not invalidate earlier new-zloty designs; pre-1995 old zloty are a different issue.

View the official design and security features · NBP →

100 PLN · Earlier design · new zloty

In circulation

Illustration available in the issuer’s guide.

Compare the correct version. The security update did not invalidate earlier new-zloty designs; pre-1995 old zloty are a different issue.

View the official design and security features · NBP →

200 PLN · Earlier design · new zloty

In circulation

Illustration available in the issuer’s guide.

Compare the correct version. The security update did not invalidate earlier new-zloty designs; pre-1995 old zloty are a different issue.

View the official design and security features · NBP →

A matching design does not confirm authenticity. Inspect security features using the issuer’s guide.

Compare the correct banknote

NBP’s illustrated security guide lets you select a denomination and examine its features. Use it to compare the design and security elements on your note.

Source: NBP · illustrated security guide

Pre-1995 money is a different case

The exchange deadline for old zloty expired at the end of 2010. Do not apply a current PLN exchange rate directly to a pre-redenomination face value.

Source: NBP · redenomination questions

Practical questions

How much was 1,000,000 old zloty?

At the redenomination ratio, 1,000,000 old zloty became 100 new zloty. This is a change of units, not an estimate of today’s purchasing power.

Source: NBP · redenomination questions
Can I still exchange pre-redenomination notes?

The official old-to-new zloty exchange period ended on 31 December 2010. A possible collector’s value is separate from the old nominal amount.

Source: NBP · redenomination questions
Is the live rate on this page an NBP fixing?

No. This page displays the service’s indicative market rates. For an NBP table, use the official NBP rate archive and check its publication date and table type.

Source: NBP · official exchange-rate tables

Use this currency

Poland: official NBP rates (PLN) →

Poland travel money: zloty, cards, ATMs and exchange →

Sources and verification

Live table

1 PLN in other currencies

Currency 1 PLN → 1 → PLN Since previous daily snapshot
EU
EUR
Euro
0.2283 4.3805 +0.03%
US
USD
US Dollar
0.2560 3.9062 +0.02%
GB
GBP
British Pound
0.1937 5.1617 +0.05%
CH
CHF
Swiss Franc
0.2129 4.6965 +0.04%
JP
JPY
Japanese Yen
40.4668 0.0247 +0.13%
CN
CNY
Chinese Yuan
1.7164 0.5826 —
AU
AUD
Australian Dollar
0.3673 2.7225 -0.06%
CA
CAD
Canadian Dollar
0.3653 2.7375 +0.03%
NZ
NZD
New Zealand Dollar
0.4573 2.1868 -0.03%
SE
SEK
Swedish Krona
2.5702 0.3891 0.00%
NO
NOK
Norwegian Krone
2.4566 0.4071 -0.01%
DK
DKK
Danish Krone
1.7062 0.5861 +0.03%
CZ
CZK
Czech Koruna
5.5850 0.1791 +0.11%
HU
HUF
Hungarian Forint
83.8565 0.0119 +0.10%
RO
RON
Romanian Leu
1.2202 0.8196 +0.07%
TR
TRY
Turkish Lira
12.5898 0.0794 +0.08%
HK
HKD
Hong Kong Dollar
2.0090 0.4978 +0.02%
SG
SGD
Singapore Dollar
0.3275 3.0532 -0.01%
IN
INR
Indian Rupee
24.6814 0.0405 +0.09%
TH
THB
Thai Baht
8.6162 0.1161 -0.09%
ZA
ZAR
South African Rand
4.2609 0.2347 -0.01%
MX
MXN
Mexican Peso
4.6266 0.2161 +0.02%
BR
BRL
Brazilian Real
1.2797 0.7814 +0.01%
KR
KRW
South Korean Won
343.5299 0.00291095 -0.01%
AE
AED
UAE Dirham
0.9402 1.0636 +0.02%
AR
ARS
Argentine Peso
389.1800 0.00256950 +0.02%
BC
BCH
Bitcoin Cash
0.000809699 1,235.03 +0.16%
BT
BTC
Bitcoin
0.00000299286 334,128.14 +0.45%
CL
CLP
Chilean Peso
248.5462 0.00402340 —
CN
CNH
Offshore Yuan
1.7159 0.5828 -0.02%
CO
COP
Colombian Peso
836.8834 0.00119491 +0.06%
DA
DASH
Dash
0.00452238 221.1227 +1.98%
ET
ETH
Ethereum
0.0000947989 10,548.64 +0.55%
ID
IDR
Indonesian Rupiah
4,571.48 0.000218748 +0.02%
IL
ILS
Israeli Shekel
0.7827 1.2776 +0.13%
IS
ISK
Icelandic Krona
31.2892 0.0320 —
LT
LTC
Litecoin
0.00367503 272.1066 +1.29%
MY
MYR
Malaysian Ringgit
1.0459 0.9561 +0.04%
PH
PHP
Philippine Peso
16.0844 0.0622 —
RS
RSD
Serbian Dinar
26.8133 0.0373 —
RU
RUB
Russian Ruble
21.8665 0.0457 +0.72%
UA
UAH
Ukrainian Hryvnia
11.5035 0.0869 —
VN
VND
Vietnamese Dong
6,736.91 0.000148436 —
XA
XAG
Silver (troy oz)
0.00423327 236.2241 +0.82%
XA
XAU
Gold (troy oz)
0.0000621311 16,094.99 +0.41%
XP
XPD
Palladium (troy oz)
0.000219743 4,550.77 +1.15%
XP
XPT
Platinum (troy oz)
0.000149763 6,677.24 +0.72%
XR
XRP
XRP
0.1706 5.8600 +0.66%
mid-market