Banknote Billet Poland 20 zlotych 2024

Poland issued in 2024 a commemorative banknote of 20 zlotych on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, one of the most significant events of the Second World War in Central Europe.

The Warsaw Uprising, launched on 1 August 1944 by the Polish Home Army (Armia Krajowa), stands as one of the most important urban armed uprisings of the European resistance against Nazi occupation. For 63 days, the people of Warsaw fought for the liberation of their capital. This tragic event, which resulted in the near-total destruction of the city and immense human losses, remains a fundamental symbol of Polish national identity.

This commemorative banknote is issued by the Narodowy Bank Polski (National Bank of Poland), an institution traditionally committed to preserving and promoting national historical memory through its special numismatic and fiduciary issues. The face value of 20 zlotych grants it the status of legal tender in the Republic of Poland, although its primary purpose is commemorative and aimed at collectors.

This type of issue is part of a long Polish tradition of commemorative thematic banknotes, often richly illustrated with historical symbols, portraits of iconic figures, and architectural or military representations directly related to the celebrated event. These banknotes are generally produced in limited quantities and carefully packaged to meet the requirements of collectors specialising in banknote numismatics.