Type details
| Country | Poland |
| Currency | PLN |
| Denomination | 20 |
| Series | Modern złoty series |
| Series year | 2012 |
| Series range | 2012–present |
| Issue year | 2012 |
| Issuer | Narodowy Bank Polski |
| Issuer (native) | Narodowy Bank Polski |
| Signatures | Prezes: [signature]; Główny Skarbnik: [signature] |
| Printer | Polska Wytwórnia Papierów Wartościowych |
| Front portrait | Mieszko I |
| Reverse subject | Mieszko I |
| Themes | statesman,monarch,commemorative |
| Watermark | Portrait of Mieszko I in clear field at left |
| Security features | thread, microprint, intaglio, hologram, see_through_register, raised_print, optically_variable_ink |
| Colour palette | #d4a5c4,#e8d7a0,#8b7d9e |
| Material | paper |
| Dimensions (mm) | 150x77 |
| Language / script | Latin |
| Languages | pl |
| Pick # | 184 |
| Rarity | common |
| Legal status | in_circulation |
| Era | 1990_present |
Front
Mieszko I (c. 930–992), the first historical ruler of Poland and founder of the Piast dynasty. He united the Polish tribes and converted to Christianity in 966, bringing Poland into the sphere of Western European civilization. The central circular medallion depicts a silver denar coin from his reign, the oldest Polish coin, symbolizing the beginnings of Polish statehood and economy.
Back
Mieszko I depicted in profile, facing left, wearing a crown and medieval regalia. The Polish coat of arms (crowned white eagle) appears at left. This note from the 2012 series celebrates Poland's medieval heritage and the founding ruler who established the Polish state and introduced Christianity, making the baptism of Poland a pivotal moment in European history.
History
This 20 złotych note belongs to the modern Polish złoty series redesigned and issued in 2012 by the Narodowy Bank Polski. The series features historical Polish rulers and commemorates the nation's medieval origins. The date 'WARSZAWA 25 STYCZNIA 2012' is printed on the back, indicating the official issue date. The note showcases advanced security features including a security thread, holographic elements, and intaglio printing. The PWDW initials on the front indicate production by Polska Wytwórnia Papierów Wartościowych (Polish Security Printing Works). The 2012 series remains in active circulation as of 2024.
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