KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

50 zlotych 1948 — Poland ( Pick: 138 )

Region: Europe
Front side
50 zlotych Poland 1948 — Front side
Back side
50 zlotych Poland 1948 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 50 zlotych issued in Poland in 1948. It is cataloged under Pick number 138. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this issue.

The front side of the note features a portrait of a sailor on the right, with an eagle at the center, presented in dark green on cream, complemented by a light green and olive underprint. The back side depicts ships at dockside. This note includes four serial number varieties and has a watermark of a woman along with the denomination "50".

The note is produced by Polska Wytwórnia Papierów Wartościowych S.A. It measures 164 x 78 mm in dimensions.

Specifications

Date of issue
30 October 1950
Printing office
Polska Wytwórnia Papierów Wartościowych S.A.
Paper
Paper
Colour
Dark green on cream
Dimensions
164 x 78 mm
Pick catalog
138

About this banknote

The Narodowy Bank Polski issued the 50 zlotych banknote in 1948. This series was introduced as part of the post-war currency reforms in Poland, starting on July 1, 1948. The reforms aimed to stabilize the economy after the massive disruptions caused by World War II.

The front side of this banknote features a sailor's portrait to the right and Poland's national eagle emblem in the center, against a green palette with light green and olive underprints. On the back, ships are depicted dockside. Printed by Polska Wytwórnia Papierów Wartościowych S.A., the note includes a watermark of a woman's profile and the number "50."

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