Collection

Poland 1936 — 50 Zlotych Jan Henryk Dąbrowski (Pick 78a, CM#77a-b)

The 1936 50 Zlotych with Jan Henryk Dąbrowski is among the rarest Polish interwar notes. Prepared for issue but never officially released, it is believed that a small number were distributed as payment to soldiers in September 1939. These notes saw harsh wartime handling — carried in shoes, bags, or pockets rather than preserved — making collectible examples extraordinarily scarce. ... Read more →

Poland 1936 — 50 Zlotych Progressive Proof (Pick 78pp2, CM#77c) Reverse Only

Progressive proof of the reverse design for the 1936 50 Zlotych issue, showing the allegorical worker group. Printed by the Państwowa Wytwórnia Papierów Wartościowych (PWPW) in Warsaw as part of the preparation for the new higher-denomination series. Progressive proofs were trial impressions used to evaluate engraving stages before final approval — most were never meant to survive outside the archives of the printer. ... Read more →

Poland 1926 — 10 Zlotych (Pick 65br, CM#64c-d) Remainder, Boleslaw Chrobry 992-1025 Watermark

Remainder issue of the interwar 10 Zlotych, catalogued as Pick 65br (CM#64c-d). Printed without serial numbers, this variety is defined by the experimental watermark reading Boleslaw Chrobry 992-1025. The dated Chrobry watermark was never adopted for circulation and survives mainly in archival remainder stock, which makes 65br a stand-alone watermark rarity within the 1926 series. ... Read more →

Poland 1929 — 10 Zlotych (Pick 69, CM#68) Issued, Boleslaw Chrobry 10 ZL Watermark

Issued 10 Zlotych dated 20 June 1929, catalogued as Pick 69 (CM#68). The design features allegorical figures in an ornate frame and carries the Boleslaw Chrobry 10 ZL watermark (Milczak), the standard watermark type first prepared in 1926 and used for circulation. Certified PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, this is among the finest known survivors, as most examples suffered from circulation or production flaws. Read more →

Poland 1926 — 10 Zlotych (Watermarked Paper, Boleslaw Chrobry 10 ZL Watermark)

Blank paper stock prepared for the 1926 10 Zlotych issue, classified by PMG as Watermarked Paper. This piece represents the base security paper manufactured for the early interwar 10 Zł notes before the final design was printed. It bears the undated watermark reading 'Bolesław Chrobry 10 ZŁ' (Milczak type), positioned diagonally across the sheet and visible when held to light. ... Read more →