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Zloty (Zl) =
100 groszy
Polish notes are in denominations of Zl200, 100, 50, 20 and 10.
New coins are in denominations of Zl5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10,
5, 2 and 1 groszy.
Currency exchange
Foreign currency can be exchanged at hotels, all border crossing
points and bureaux de change, some of which are open 24 hours. Cash
can be obtained from Visa credit cards at banks.
Credit
& debit cards
American Express,
MasterCard, Diners Club and Visa
are accepted in larger establishments. Check with your credit or
debit card company for more details of merchant acceptability and
other services which may be available.
Travellers
cheques
Travellers cheques are readily exchanged.
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers
should take travellers cheques in Pounds Sterling.
Exchange rate indicators
The following figures are included as a guide to the movements of
the Zloty against Sterling and the US Dollar: |
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| Date |
Nov
'07 |
| £1.00= |
5.20731 |
| $1.00= |
2.49810 |
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Currency restrictions
Import of local currency is allowed up to the equivalent of €10,000.
The import of foreign currencies exceeding €10,000 or its equivalent
in freely convertible currency should be declared.
Non-residents and residents are allowed to export local currency
up to the equivalent of €10,000. Residents are permitted to
export foreign currencies up to the equivalent of €10,000.
Higher amounts can be exported with permission of the Bank of Poland.
The export of foreign currencies exceeding €10,000 or its equivalent
in freely convertible currency by non-residents should be declared.
Gold and platinum, metal and articles of gold, are subject to special
regulations.
Banking hours
Monday-Friday 0900-1600, Saturday 0900-1300 in main cities. In smaller
towns, banking hours are limited. |
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