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Post by Bonobo on Feb 28, 2008 19:37:41 GMT 1
I want to start this thread with Polish banknotes of communist times that I remember. Each banknote was decorated with a countenance of some Polish king, general, scientist. Communist "heroes" included too. I remember when in early 70s, I could be about 5, I cut 50 zlotys note into stripes with scissors. There was a big halo about it, it was a lot of money then. A bus ride fare or a newspaper cost 1 zloty, and a call from a public phone too (time unlimited). Throughout years the hyperinflation turned this 50 zl into a worthless scrap of paper. Here are 1970s: Karol Swierczewski, a communist general, killed by Ukrainian underground in 1946.   Ludwik Waryński, a socialist activist in 19 century.   Jarosław Dąbrowski, a revolutionary general, died on a barricade furing Paris Commune in 19 century. The reverse says: For our and your freedom.   Tadeusz Kościuszko, a general, fought for Polish independence.   Mikołaj Kopernik a famous astronomer, Polish, German, whatever.   The obverse shows Mieszko I, the first Polish ruler in 10 century. The reverse Bolesław Chrobry, the first crowned king who waged a successful war against Kiev Rus in 11 century, the territory considered by contemporary Russians as the land of their origin.   |
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Post by Bonobo on Feb 28, 2008 19:48:21 GMT 1
In 1980s the inflation was monstrous. The cost of stamping coins became bigger than the nominal worth of a coin that`s why these banknotes appeared as a cheaper solution in 1982. They replaced the existinng coins of the same worth. Józef Bem, the general who led Hungarian troops during the Revolution in Hungary in 1848, first successfully against Austrians, then lost when Russians intervened.   Romuald Traugutt, the leader of the January Uprising against Russians in 1863, captured and executed.  As you can see, the communist state had its extravaganzas and independent ideas from time to time. Anti-Russian Polish heroes on communist banknotes - quite incredible. The introduction of this banknote was a little shock in 1982. People gazed at it in disbelief. yes, Livio, you are too young to remember it but it`s true. Never before had Polish communist money had so high nominals. Fryderyk Chopin, a famous composer.   |
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Post by Bonobo on Mar 6, 2008 22:47:32 GMT 1
The inflation skyrocketed, in early 80s it reached 100%. Stanisław Wyspiański, drama writer, painter, poet.  Krakow in winter  Maria Skłodowska Curie, a scientist, Noble Przie winner, discovered radium and polonium.   Stanisław Staszic, writer, politician, philosopher, scientist, priest of the Enlightment times.    Warsaw  They planned to introduce this note too.  |
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Post by Bonobo on Apr 9, 2008 21:08:21 GMT 1
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Post by valpomike on Apr 9, 2008 21:33:13 GMT 1
I have several, but, please show today's coins and paper used.
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Post by Bonobo on Apr 10, 2008 19:42:31 GMT 1
Now I want to present notes used after the fall of communism, from 1990 to 1994. The inflation in 1990 was still quite high. Stanisław Moniuszko, Polish opera composer and musician. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanis%C5%82aw_Moniuszko The Great Theatre in Warsaw  Henryk Sienkiewicz, great Polish writer and novelist, Noble Prize Winner en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sienkiewicz Weapons used by characters from his greatest books  Władysław Remont, another famous novelist, also won a Nobel Prize. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W%C5%82adys%C5%82aw_Reymont Polish countryside landscape  Ignacy Paderewski, musician, composer, famous pianist, also a diplomat on behalf of independent Poland. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paderewski Emblem of a newly resurected country after 126 years of partitions  There were plans to introduce a record value: 5 million zlotys photos03.allegro.pl/photos/oryginal/420/71/39/420713946 |
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Post by Bonobo on Apr 10, 2008 20:12:28 GMT 1
I have several, but, please show today's coins and paper used. Here you are. The most current currency. Most of them are not too innovative - they repeat the same kings and heroes a;ready used before. Mieszko I, the first ruler of Poland, adopted Christianity. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mieszko_I Mieszko coin.  Bolesław Chrobry, first king of Poland, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boleslaw_I_of_Poland Chrobry coin with the Polish eagle.  Kazimierz Wielki, called Great. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazimierz_Wielki Władysław Jagiełło, born Lithuanian, became the king of united Poland and Lithuania, defeated Teutonic Knights at Grunwald. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W%C5%82adys%C5%82aw_Jagie%C5%82%C5%82o Zygmunt Stary, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zygmunt_Stary  |
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Post by falkenberg on Apr 12, 2008 13:25:16 GMT 1
The communist banknotes have marvellous images of 19th century personalities, I like it much. Well, seeing 1 000 000 zloty banknote was a shock for me (born 1986). Oh, and heroes of communist era were almost all from nobility, what a surprise  New banknotes are in good style, but they concern only on the Polish-Lithuanian state. Should be introduce greater nominals just for fun? |
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Post by Bonobo on Apr 12, 2008 20:37:28 GMT 1
The communist banknotes have marvellous images of 19th century personalities, I like it much. Oh, and heroes of communist era were almost all from nobility, what a surprise Yes, did you notice Traugutt, the commander of the Uprising against Russians? hahahaha Polish communist played this patriotic card to win the nation`s approval but to no avail. They were toppled anyway hahahaha You, young ones, don`t realise what hardships we, the oldies, went through during communism hahahahaha Yes, it might be fun to try suggesting some new faces for new notes? Who would you propose? Some of my types: Ludwik Zamenhof, a Lithuanian-Polish Jew who invented Esperanto. Ignacy Łukasiewicz, an inventor of oil lamp. |
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Post by Bonobo on Nov 5, 2008 21:22:44 GMT 1
Life after Death! The Polish Embassy in Brazil issued a warning about some Brazilian conmen who sell old Polish banknotes as still valid currency. If you come across such an offer, you should call on this number: (61) 32-12-80-00. www.brazylia.polemb.net/  |
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Post by Bonobo on Oct 11, 2010 23:20:24 GMT 1
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Post by valpomike on Oct 12, 2010 0:14:08 GMT 1
This is just a joke, I guess, is it not?
Mike
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Post by tufta on Oct 12, 2010 16:45:01 GMT 1
What do you think about these notes?  This banknote makes sense  Wałęsa give me my 100 000 000! |
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Post by valpomike on Oct 12, 2010 22:46:13 GMT 1
This is or must be a joke. Now tell us the truth.
Mike
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Post by Bonobo on Oct 15, 2010 20:09:09 GMT 1
This is or must be a joke. Now tell us the truth. Mike What makes you think it is a joke? |
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Post by valpomike on Oct 16, 2010 2:14:48 GMT 1
One reason, this is the first I have heard of it.
Next, this does not look like what the Polish people would want on there money.
Last, you like to, like me, joke around, and I still think you are now.
Mike
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Post by Bonobo on Oct 16, 2010 21:06:51 GMT 1
One reason, this is the first I have heard of it. Mike, don`t you know there must always be the first time? Secondly, don`t you know that all is difficult before it becomes easy? Mike, how do you know what the Polish people want on their money? You are not from Poland..... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D How do you know that these ladies:  don`t want to keep this note in their purses?  |
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Post by Bonobo on Sept 18, 2016 21:41:55 GMT 1
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