Collection

Poland 1940 — 10 Złotych (Emission Bank, Series F, Pick 94a, PMG 65 EPQ)

Authentic 10 Złotych note of the Emission Bank in Poland, dated 1 March 1940, printed by Giesecke & Devrient under German occupation. This example belongs to the elusive Series F, recognized by specialists as the rarest prefix of the issue. The obverse depicts allegorical figures with a crowned female head at left, while the reverse features classical motifs and watermark: Zigzag Lines. ... 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 →

Poland 1919 (ND 1924) — 100 Złotych (Pick 57, PMG 58 EPQ)

100 Złotych dated 28 February 1919, part of the first złoty issue commissioned by the newly reborn Republic of Poland. Printed by Waterlow & Sons in London, this landmark series replaced the chaotic wartime mark with a stable national currency, reinforcing sovereignty after more than a century of partitions. The obverse features Tadeusz Kościuszko, hero of both Poland and the American Revolution, whose portrait was chosen to embody sacrifice, unity, and independence. ... Read more →

Poland 1919 (ND 1924) — 1 Złoty (Radar Serial 070070, PMG 66 EPQ Top Pop)

The 1 złoty of 28 February 1919, printed in London by Waterlow & Sons, stands as the inaugural złoty of the reborn Republic of Poland following independence in 1918. It was the lowest denomination of the reform series and among the most widely used, yet it carried enormous symbolic weight: the obverse bears the portrait of Tadeusz Kościuszko, national hero of both Poland and the American Revolution, surrounded by intricate guilloches and the bold legend 'Bank Polski.' Kościuszko’s inclusion underscored the continuity of national identity after more than a century of partitions. This example is further distinguished by its serial number: a radar repeater, 070070 (Series S.26 C), a pattern highly prized by collectors for its symmetry and rarity. ... Read more →

Poland 1919 — 1 Złoty WZÓR „Bez wartości” (Pick 51s, PMG 40 EPQ)

Specimen of the 1 złoty from the 1919 reform issue, printed by Waterlow & Sons in London and featuring the same Kościuszko portrait as the circulating note. Series S.36 B. This official specimen carries the full set of trial cancellations: diagonal red overprint 'WZÓR.' (with dot) between parallel lines, 'Bez wartości' twice on each side, and two vertical perforations. ... Read more →

Poland 1919 — 1000 Złotych (Pick 59a, Unissued, PMG 63 EPQ)

The 1000 złotych of the 1919 reform series, printed by Waterlow & Sons in London, is one of the largest and most ornate denominations prepared for the new złoty. Intended as part of the first złoty issue of the Second Republic, it was never officially released into circulation in 1924 due to its very high value. Some researchers suggest that a portion of the stock may have been used informally during the September Campaign of 1939 to pay Polish military officers, though no formal documentation confirms this. ... Read more →

Poland 1940 — 10 Złotych Printing Remnants (Forgery Workshop Underprint, Miłczak 94)

Fascinating semi-finished product from a wartime forgery workshop, connected with the 10 złotych 1940 issue (Miłczak 94). The piece is printed only with the underprint of the obverse design — background guilloches and the female allegorical portrait at left — without the main face value, overprints, or full intaglio elements. Trimmed to the correct banknote format, it represents an intermediate stage in the counterfeiting process. ... Read more →

Poland 1940 — 500 Złotych, Series A with Counterfeit Numbering (Pick 98a, PMG 15)

Original 500 złotych note of 1 March 1940 issued by the Bank Emisyjny w Polsce, Series A, with numbering that falls into the ranges later associated with diversionary forgeries. This note is genuine, but its serial begins within the counterfeit sequences (12xxxxx and 13xxxxx), making it an extremely rare survivor of the group later ordered withdrawn. During the German occupation, large numbers of forged 500 złotych notes were introduced into circulation as part of diversionary sabotage. ... Read more →

Poland 1941 — 1 Złoty, Sheet Fragment of 3 with Serial Numbers (Pick 99b, PMG 55)

Fragment of a 1941 Emission Bank printer’s sheet containing three vertical examples of the 1 złoty note, Series BE. Each note carries its printed series and serial numbers — a rare feature for surviving sheet remnants, which are more commonly seen without numbering. All three notes are perforated with control holes, and the center example is additionally cancelled with a diagonal red crayon stroke. ... Read more →

Poland 1933 — 25 Złotych Investment Fund Voucher, Series I (Bon Funduszu Inwestycyjnego, PMG 55 EPQ)

Investment Fund Voucher for 25 złotych, dated 1 December 1933 and issued by the Ministry of the Treasury of the Second Republic of Poland. Series I, with an especially attractive serial number 38888*. Certified PMG 55 EPQ, confirming original paper quality and freshness. ... Read more →