50 złotych note
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The Polish 50 Złotych note is a denomination of Polish currency. It features King Kazimierz III on the obverse on a blue background, and on the reverse shows the old Polish eagle and a scepter.
History
[edit]Pre-1800s (1794–1815)
[edit]Way before even the 20th century, there were the first ever złoty made in 1794.[1] Under Tadeusz Kościuszko, one of the values were 50. It featured an orange background, the value of the bill, followed by a description, and the signature of Aleksander Michałowski. It stopped producing in 1815.
Reintroduction to the złoty (1924–1950)
[edit]After being replaced by the ruble and the marka, the złoty was reintroduced in 1924. And again, there was a 50 złotych banknote. It featured the value of the note in Polish, a red background, and Tadeusz Kościuszko. It stopped producing in 1950.
- 1919 50 zlotych note
- Reverse of the 1919 50 zlotych note
1974 series (1974–1995)
[edit]After the second złoty series was stopped, a third series was made. It features a greenish background topped with yellow, the value of the banknote, about the featured person, and shows Karol Świerczewski. It stopped producing in 1995.
Collectibles
[edit]50 złoty coin
[edit]The 50 złoty coin is an extremely rare coin from 1989–present, worth 50 złoty.
Pope John Paul II 50 złoty bill
[edit]The Pope John Paul II 50 złoty bill is a commemorative bill to Pope John Paul II.
- Obverse of Pope John Paul II 50 złotych bill
- Reverse of Pope John Paul II 50 złotych bill
References
[edit]- ^ C. H. F. (2021-05-12). "The First & Most Valuable Polish Banknote (1794)". The Coins & History Foundation. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
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