50000 zlotych 1989 — Poland ( Pick: 153a )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50000 zlotych issued in Poland in 1989. It is cataloged under Pick number 153a. This note features a design from the 1987-1990 issue. The front displays S. Staszic at the left center and the arms at the lower right, rendered in dark brown and greenish black on a multicolor underprint. The back showcases the Staszic Palace.
The dimensions of the banknote are 139 x 63 mm. It includes a watermark of the arms, confirming its authenticity. This note is categorized as variant a of the issued note.
In 1989, the Polish economy was undergoing significant transformation as the country moved away from a centrally planned system towards a market-oriented economy.
The dimensions of the banknote are 139 x 63 mm. It includes a watermark of the arms, confirming its authenticity. This note is categorized as variant a of the issued note.
In 1989, the Polish economy was undergoing significant transformation as the country moved away from a centrally planned system towards a market-oriented economy.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1989-02-01
- Colour
- Dark brown and greenish black on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 139 x 63 mm
- Pick catalog
- 153a
About this banknote
The National Bank of Poland issued the 50,000 zlotych banknote on February 1, 1989, as part of its efforts to address the country's escalating inflation during the late 1980s. This denomination was introduced to facilitate larger transactions amid the economic challenges of that period.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of Stanisław Staszic at the left center, with the national coat of arms positioned at the lower right. The reverse side depicts the Staszic Palace, a significant historical building in Warsaw. The banknote measures 139 x 63 mm and includes a watermark of the national arms for security purposes.