Polish zloty · PLN
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Currency info
Adopted: 1995
Currency family: Other
The zloty's name comes from the Polish word 'złoto' meaning gold, reflecting its historical basis in precious metal currency.
- The zloty has been Poland's currency since the Middle Ages, with its name derived from the Polish word for gold.
- Redenominated in 1995 at a rate of 10,000 old zloty to 1 new zloty following post-communist economic reform.
- The current zloty replaced the Soviet-era ruble-based monetary system after Poland's transition to a market economy.
- Poland has not adopted the euro despite EU membership, maintaining the zloty as its independent currency.
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Historical predecessor
Polish zloty (pre-1995 denomination)