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The currency of Poland is the Polish zloty (PLN), divided into 100 groszy and issued by the Narodowy Bank Polski, the National Bank of Poland. One zloty costs ₹25.27 at our selling rate right now.
- Code
- PLN
- Symbol
- zł
- Subunit
- 100 groszy
- In use since
- 1924
What is the currency of Poland?
The currency of Poland is the Polish zloty, code PLN, written zł. One zloty is divided into 100 groszy, and the Narodowy Bank Polski (NBP), the National Bank of Poland, issues it. The zloty replaced the Polish mark in 1924, and the version in use today, the PLN, dates from 1 January 1995. Poland has belonged to the European Union since May 2004 but pays in its own currency, not the euro, and it is not in ERM II, so against the rupee the zloty moves with the market: on 5 Oct 2026, one Polish zloty was worth about ₹25.27 at our selling rate. A quote in PLN currency always means this zloty and not the euro, which is a separate currency at a different value.
Polish Zloty at a glance
- Currency
- Polish zlotyIn Polish, polski złoty
- Code
- PLNNumeric code 985
- Symbol
- złAs in 10 zł; the grosz has its own symbol, gr
- Subunit
- 1 zloty = 100 groszyThe singular is grosz
- Issuer
- Narodowy Bank PolskiThe National Bank of Poland, NBP
- Introduced
- 1924Replaced the Polish mark; today's version dates from 1995
- Exchange rate
- FloatingNot in ERM II, so not tied to the euro
- Used in
- PolandCapital: Warsaw
- Banknotes
- 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 złPortraits of Polish rulers; the 500 zł is the top note
- Coins
- 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 grosz; 1, 2 and 5 złNine coins, each with the eagle on one side
Poland currency notes and coins
Polish money comes as six banknotes and nine coins. The notes carry portraits of Polish rulers, from Mieszko I on the 10 zł to John III Sobieski on the 500 zł, the highest note. The 10 to 100 zł notes were first issued on 1 January 1995, the 200 zł on 12 February 2016 and the 500 zł on 10 February 2017. Each note is shown with what it costs in rupees at our selling rate today.
- Narodowy Bank PolskiTen zloty10zł
Ten zloty 10 zł
≈ ₹252.74 today- Colour
- Brown
- Front
- Mieszko I
- Back
- A denarius coin and the Romanesque columns of Tyniec Abbey
- Narodowy Bank PolskiTwenty zloty20zł
Twenty zloty 20 zł
≈ ₹505.47 today- Colour
- Pink
- Front
- Bolesław I the Brave
- Back
- A denarius, the Rotunda of St Nicholas and the Gniezno Doors
- Narodowy Bank PolskiFifty zloty50zł
Fifty zloty 50 zł
≈ ₹1,263.68 today- Colour
- Blue
- Front
- Casimir III the Great
- Back
- The White Eagle from the seal of Casimir III, with sceptre and orb, over a panorama of Kraków and Kazimierz
- Narodowy Bank PolskiOne hundred zloty100zł
One hundred zloty 100 zł
≈ ₹2,527.36 today- Colour
- Green
- Front
- Władysław II Jagiełło
- Back
- An eagle with the Grunwald swords, and Malbork Castle
- Narodowy Bank PolskiTwo hundred zloty200zł
Two hundred zloty 200 zł
≈ ₹5,054.72 today- Colour
- Gold
- Front
- Sigismund I the Old
- Back
- The eagle with an interwoven S from the Sigismund Chapel of Wawel Cathedral
- Narodowy Bank PolskiFive hundred zloty500zł
Five hundred zloty 500 zł
≈ ₹12,636.80 today- Colour
- Light blue
- Front
- John III Sobieski
- Back
- A crowned eagle and Wilanów Palace
Coins, in groszy
The eagle and the words Rzeczpospolita Polska are on one side of each coin and the value, with an ornament, on the other. No landmark is printed on any coin, and the 2 zł and 5 zł also come in varied commemorative designs.
- 11 grosz
≈ ₹0.25 - 22 groszy
≈ ₹0.51 - 55 groszy
≈ ₹1.26 - 1010 groszy
≈ ₹2.53 - 2020 groszy
≈ ₹5.05 - 5050 groszy
≈ ₹12.64 - 11 zloty
≈ ₹25.27 - 22 zlotys
≈ ₹50.55 - 55 zlotys
≈ ₹126.37
Sources: Narodowy Bank Polski, banknotes issued; Wikipedia, article on the Polish zloty (colour names as listed there). Rupee values at our selling rate, 10:25 AM IST, 5 Oct 2026.
The rate set in 1924
Ten times the marks for ten times the money
A hundred złoty took 180 million marks
The reform that ended hyperinflation
In 1923 the Polish mark was in hyperinflation. In 1924 the government of Władysław Grabski replaced it with the złoty, at 1,800,000 marks to the złoty, so at that rate 180 million marks came to 100 zł of the new money.
The mark collapses
The Polish mark falls into hyperinflation, which means prices rise so fast that money loses its value from one day to the next.
The złoty replaces the mark
The government of Władysław Grabski replaces the mark with the złoty. One złoty is set equal to 1,800,000 marks.
A century later
Poland marks 100 years since the reform, with a Sejm resolution on the anniversary and a new Poczta Polska stamp.
Sources: Poczta Polska, news item on the 100th anniversary of the 1924 currency reform; Wikipedia, article on the Polish zloty; Monitor Polski 2024, item 347 (the Sejm resolution on the anniversary).
A currency that stays outside the euro
Poland is in the European Union but has kept its own currency, and no date is set for the euro. Against the rupee the zloty has no fixed rate, so its price can change from one day to the next.
In the EU, outside the euro
Poland joined the European Union in May 2004 and must adopt the euro eventually, but no date is set. As of early 2026 no switching process had begun.
Not in ERM II
Poland is not in ERM II, the exchange-rate arrangement that comes before the euro. The zloty keeps its own price, and in rupees it moves with the market.
A new zloty since 1995
The version in use today dates from 1 January 1995, when it replaced the old zloty at 10,000 to 1. The code changed from PLZ to PLN at the same time.
One unit in rupees · our selling rate, 5 Oct 2026
The zloty since 1924
Poland has paid in zloty since 1924, and the version in your wallet today dates from 1995. What changed along the way, in eight entries.
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The mark collapses
The Polish mark falls into hyperinflation. The reform of the following year is built to end it.
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The złoty replaces the mark
The government of Władysław Grabski replaces the mark with the złoty, at 1 zł for 1,800,000 marks.
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The National Bank of Poland
The Narodowy Bank Polski is formed on 15 January. It is the issuer of Polish money today.
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A new zloty at 100 to 1
The zloty is redenominated, and the notes in use are replaced at 100 to 1.
- EntryPoland
The zloty of today
On 1 January the current zloty starts at 1 PLN for 10,000 old zloty, and the currency code changes from PLZ to PLN. The first notes of the series of Polish rulers, from 10 to 100 zł, are issued the same day.
New zloty - EntryPoland
Poland joins the EU
In May Poland becomes a member of the European Union. It must adopt the euro eventually, but as of early 2026 no date is set and no switching process has begun.
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The 200 zł note
The 200 zł note, with Sigismund I the Old and the eagle from the Sigismund Chapel, is first issued on 12 February.
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The 500 zł note
The 500 zł note, with John III Sobieski and Wilanów Palace, is first issued on 10 February. It is the highest note in circulation.
Top note
Sources: Wikipedia, article on the Polish zloty; Poczta Polska, news item on the 100th anniversary of the 1924 reform; Narodowy Bank Polski, banknote pages.
Zloty and rupees side by side
Worked out at our selling rate at 10:25 AM IST on 5 Oct 2026. For the live rate on any amount, use the PLN to INR or INR to PLN converter.
| You pay | You get |
|---|---|
| ₹5,000 | zł 197.83 |
| ₹10,000 | zł 395.67 |
| ₹25,000 | zł 989.17 |
| ₹50,000 | zł 1,978.35 |
| ₹1,00,000 | zł 3,956.70 |
| ₹2,00,000 | zł 7,913.40 |
| You buy | It costs |
|---|---|
| zł 50 | ₹1,263.68 |
| zł 100 | ₹2,527.36 |
| zł 500 | ₹12,636.80 |
| zł 1,000 | ₹25,273.60 |
| zł 2,000 | ₹50,547.20 |
| zł 5,000 | ₹1,26,368.00 |
Spending zloty in Poland
Three things about money in Poland that help on the first day.
Cards are widely accepted
Contactless cards are taken in hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, museums, ticket machines and established shops, and there are ATMs throughout the country.
Contactless · ATMs everywhereNine coins, from 1 grosz to 5 zł
A 1 zł coin is worth about ₹25.27 and a 5 zł coin about ₹126.37, while the lowest note, the 10 zł, is about ₹252.74. Below 1 zł the coins are counted in groszy.
1 zł ₹25.27 · 5 zł ₹126.37Zloty, not euros
Poland is in the European Union but pays in its own currency, the zloty, and not in euros. Exchange offices are called kantor, so that is the word to look for.
Look for a kantorTaking Polish zloty from India
The Reserve Bank of India's rules apply to every currency, and the Polish zloty is no exception.
Up to the equivalent of USD 3,000 per trip can leave India as Polish zloty notes. The rest goes on a forex card or as a bank transfer.
Every resident can send up to USD 250,000 abroad each financial year under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme, travel included.
Tax collected at source applies once your foreign-exchange purchases in a financial year cross ₹10 lakh: nil when an education loan pays, 2% for self-funded education and medical treatment, and 20% for travel and everything else. It is credited against your income tax when you file.
Polish zlotys are available on request. Send your amount and the desk confirms availability and your exact rate before anything is booked.
Check availability→Polish zloty questions
The questions people type about the Polish zloty, answered in full, in three groups.
The basics
8 questionsWhat is the currency of Poland?
The currency of Poland is the Polish zloty, code PLN, divided into 100 groszy. The Narodowy Bank Polski issues it, and Poland, whose capital is Warsaw, pays in it and not in euros.
What is the full form of PLN in currency?
PLN stands for Polish Zloty and follows the ISO 4217 standard, with the numeric code 985. That is the PLN full form and the PLN currency full form alike. The code of the old zloty was PLZ, and it changed to PLN with the new one on 1 January 1995.
What is the Poland currency symbol?
The Polish zloty symbol is zł, and the grosz has its own symbol, gr. That is the Poland currency symbol you will see in Polish tables of prices, as in 10 zł or 500 zł.
Poland ki currency kya hai?
Poland ki currency Polish zloty (PLN) hai. Ek zloty mein 100 groszy hote hain, aur 5 Oct 2026 ko ek Polish zloty lagbhag ₹25.27 ka tha, hamare selling rate par. Poland ki currency ka symbol zł hai.
What is the Poland currency name?
The Poland currency name is the Polish zloty, called polski złoty in Polish. The same currency is also called the zloty for short, or PLN by its code. In Polish the plural changes with the number: złoty for 1, złote for 2 to 4 and złotych for 5 to 21.
How many groszy are in one Polish zloty?
One Polish zloty is 100 groszy, symbol gr. The singular is grosz, and the plural is grosze for 2 to 4 and groszy for 5 to 21. The coins are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 grosz, plus 1, 2 and 5 zł.
Who issues the Polish zloty?
The Narodowy Bank Polski (NBP), the National Bank of Poland, issues the Polish zloty. NBP was formed on 15 January 1945.
Which coins does Poland use?
Nine: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 grosz, and 1, 2 and 5 zł. The eagle and the words Rzeczpospolita Polska are on one side and the value, with an ornament, on the other, and the 2 zł and 5 zł also appear in varied commemorative designs.
Value and history
6 questionsWhich banknotes are used in Poland?
Six: the 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 zł, with portraits of Polish rulers from Mieszko I to John III Sobieski. The 10 to 100 zł notes were first issued on 1 January 1995, the 200 zł on 12 February 2016 and the 500 zł, the highest note, on 10 February 2017.
Which landmarks are on Polish banknotes?
The 50 zł note shows a panorama of Kraków and Kazimierz, the 200 zł shows the eagle from the Sigismund Chapel at Wawel Cathedral, and the 500 zł shows Wilanów Palace. The 10 zł shows the columns of Tyniec Abbey, the 20 zł the Rotunda of St Nicholas and the 100 zł Malbork Castle, while the coins carry the eagle but no landmarks.
When did Poland start using the zloty?
In 1924, when the government of Władysław Grabski replaced the Polish mark with the złoty at 1 zł for 1,800,000 marks. The version in use today, the PLN, dates from 1 January 1995.
Why did Poland replace the mark with the zloty?
The Polish mark fell into hyperinflation in 1923, and the reform of 1924 replaced it with the złoty at 1,800,000 marks to the złoty. Poland marked the 100th anniversary of the reform in 2024.
What happened to the old Polish zloty, the PLZ?
On 1 January 1995 the current zloty replaced the old one, the PLZ, at 10,000 old zloty to 1 PLN, and the code changed from PLZ to PLN. Before that, in 1950, a new zloty had replaced the notes in use at 100 to 1.
Will Poland replace the zloty with the euro?
Poland joined the European Union in May 2004 and must adopt the euro eventually, but no date is set, and as of early 2026 no switching process had begun. Poland is also not in ERM II, the exchange-rate arrangement that comes before the euro, and today it pays in zloty, not in euros.
Buying from India
2 questionsHow much Polish currency can I take out of India?
Up to the equivalent of USD 3,000 per trip in currency notes. Anything above that goes on a forex card or as a bank transfer, all within the USD 250,000 a year Liberalised Remittance Scheme limit.
How do I get Polish zloty for a trip to Poland?
Order them before you fly. Matrix Forex, an RBI-authorised Category-II dealer, arranges Polish zloty notes on request: send your amount through the booking bar at the top of this page and the desk confirms availability and your exact rate before anything is booked. For the live rate on any amount, see the PLN to INR converter.