5 cent 1960 — Poland ( Pick: 109b )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
This banknote is a 5 cent denomination issued in Poland in 1960. It features a design associated with the 1944 Issue, displaying violet-brown on a green underprint, with the inscription "OBOWIAZKOWE" located at the bottom.
The note is classified under Pick number 109b and has a serial number of 518823. It was printed by the Polish National Bank and is identified as a reprint, retaining the old date of 1944. Its overall color is green, placing it within the structured catalog entry for Poland's banknotes.
The note is classified under Pick number 109b and has a serial number of 518823. It was printed by the Polish National Bank and is identified as a reprint, retaining the old date of 1944. Its overall color is green, placing it within the structured catalog entry for Poland's banknotes.
Specifications
- Colour
- Green
- Pick catalog
- 109b
About this banknote
The Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A. (Bank PeKaO S.A.) issued a series of foreign exchange certificates in 1960, including the 5-cent note. These certificates were introduced to facilitate transactions in foreign currencies within Poland, allowing holders to purchase goods in hard currency stores.
The obverse of the 5-cent certificate features the inscription "BON TOWAROWY" and the denomination "$0.05" along with "PIĘCIU CENTÓW." The reverse displays the bank's name, "PEKAO," and includes a clause stating that the certificates are not subject to redemption, and no replacements are issued for lost certificates. This note is cataloged as Pick FX12 and is considered rare among collectors.
