Polish citizens and visitors with older Polish banknotes should be aware of an approaching deadline. the National Bank of Poland (NBP) has announced December 31, 2025, as the final date to exchange certain denominations for current currency, after which thay will no longer be considered legal tender. Multiple news outlets are reporting on the urgency of this deadline, advising individuals to proactively exchange thier notes to avoid potential financial loss.
Individuals holding certain Polish banknotes have a limited time to exchange them for current currency. The National Bank of Poland (NBP) has set a final deadline of December 31, 2025, for exchanging older denominations.
Several reports emphasize the urgency of this deadline. Dziennik.pl Gospodarka warns that after this date, the banknotes will be considered invalid and unusable. This impacts anyone still holding these older versions of Polish currency, and highlights the importance of proactive financial management.
Multiple sources, including Gazeta Pomorska, Głos Szczeciński (two separate reports), and another Głos Szczeciński report, all report the same December 31, 2025, deadline. The reports strongly advise individuals to exchange their banknotes well before the deadline, particularly ahead of the holiday season, to avoid potential issues.
The NBP has not released detailed information regarding the specific denominations affected, but the consistent messaging across multiple news outlets suggests a broad call to action for those holding older Polish currency. The approaching deadline underscores the importance of staying informed about currency validity, especially for individuals who may have accumulated older banknotes over time.
Further reporting from Głos Szczeciński reiterates the final exchange date and the consequences of failing to meet it – the banknotes will become worthless.
