PLN · zł
Polish Zloty (PLN)
The Polish zloty (PLN) is the official currency of Poland, introduced in 1924. It is issued by the National Bank of Poland and is freely floating.
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Converted amount
0.2692 USD
Exchange rate
1 PLN = 0.269230 USD
Updated
8/9/2026 12:00 AM
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PLN · Polish Zloty
Polish Zloty (PLN): Overview and History
The Polish zloty (PLN) is the official currency of Poland, introduced in 1924 to replace the marka. The currency is issued by the National Bank of Poland (NBP), which is responsible for monetary policy and maintaining price stability. The zloty is subdivided into 100 groszy, with coins in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 groszy and 1, 2, 5 zloty, and banknotes in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 zloty.
Poland joined the European Union in 2004 but has not adopted the euro, retaining the zloty as its legal tender. The exchange rate of the zloty is determined by market forces, and it is freely convertible. The NBP does not intervene in the foreign exchange market except to maintain financial stability. The zloty has experienced periods of volatility, reflecting economic conditions and global market trends.
As a member of the EU, Poland is expected to adopt the euro eventually, but no specific timeline has been set. The decision requires meeting convergence criteria and political consensus. For now, the zloty remains a stable and widely traded currency in Central and Eastern Europe, used by over 38 million people.
- Code
- PLN
- Symbol
- zł
- Current rate
- USD / PLN
Currency information
Last updated · 8/7/2026
Introduced on 1 January 1995, replacing the old zloty (PLZ) at a rate of 1 new zloty = 10,000 old zlotys.
- Official name
- Polish Zloty
- Legal tender status
- Legal tender in Poland
- Decimal places
- 2
- Minor unit
- grosz · 1 PLN = 100 grosz
- Countries
- Poland
- Issuing authority
- National Bank of Poland
- Central bank
- National Bank of Poland · Official website
- Exchange-rate regime
- Floating exchange rate
Common banknotes
10 zł · 20 zł · 50 zł · 100 zł · 200 zł · 500 zł
Common coins
1 grosz · 2 grosze · 5 groszy · 10 groszy · 20 groszy · 50 groszy · 1 zł · 2 zł · 5 zł
Also known as
złoty · Polish Zloty · PLN · zł
Practical notes
- The currency code PLN is used in international transactions.
- The symbol 'zł' is commonly used in Poland.
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Polish Zloty questions
What is the PLN exchange rate?
The displayed rate is the latest available reference rate for USD/PLN. It can change throughout the day.
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