Basic Country Data:
Country ISO Code: PL
Official Language: Polish
Language ISO Code: pl
Current Official Currency: Polish złoty
Current Currency ISO Code: PLN

Polish — Official Language

• Polish is the official language of Poland, belonging to the West Slavic language group.

• It is spoken by approximately 44 million people, primarily in Poland and Polish communities abroad.

• Polish is a highly inflected language, with stress typically on the penultimate syllable.

• It is used in public administration, education, media, literature, and daily life.

• Regional dialects exist, but standard Polish is widely used and understood.

Polish Złoty (PLN) — Current Official Currency

ISO Code: PLN
Singular Name: złoty
Plural Name: złote
Monetary Subdivision: 1 złoty = 100 groszy
Subdivision Name Singular: grosz
Subdivision Name Plural: grosze
Initial Production Date: 1924
Final Production Date: ongoing
Initial Circulation Date: 1924
Final Circulation Date: currently in circulation
Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. (Polish Mint)
Issuing Bank: Narodowy Bank Polski (National Bank of Poland)
Coin Denominations: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 groszy; 1, 2, 5 złotych
Banknote Denominations: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 złotych
Designs / Symbols on Coins and Banknotes:

• Coins feature the national emblem of Poland (white eagle) and the denomination.

• Banknotes depict portraits of notable Polish historical figures such as Mieszko I, Casimir III the Great, John III Sobieski, and cultural and historical elements.
  Economic Historical Context:

• The złoty was introduced in 1924 to stabilize the economy after post-World War I hyperinflation.

• It underwent reforms, including redenomination in 1995 (1 new złoty = 10,000 old złotych).

• Poland is not part of the Eurozone but has committed to adopting the euro in the future.
  Mints / Production Locations:

• Coins are produced by Mennica Polska S.A. in Warsaw.

• Banknotes are printed by Polska Wytwórnia Papierów Wartościowych (Polish Security Printing Works).
  Print Runs / Honorees / Signatures:

• Print runs vary according to demand and commemorative issues.

• Banknotes bear signatures of the President and Chief Financial Officer of the National Bank of Poland.
  Current Circulation Status: active and widely used in Poland
  Issuing Authority: Narodowy Bank Polski
  Relevant Monetary Legislation:

• The National Bank of Poland Act regulates currency issuance and circulation.

• Regulations cover security features, denominations, and withdrawal of old coins and notes.
  Persons Honored on Coins and Banknotes:

• Historical figures such as Mieszko I, Casimir III the Great, John III Sobieski, Fryderyk Chopin, and Józef Piłsudski.

This report presents Polish as the official language of Poland, highlighting its cultural and sociolinguistic importance, as well as the Polish złoty as the official currency since 1924, including details on coins, banknotes, historical context, and current status.