2 Centów 0,02 US$ POL Banknote (1979 Issue) 1979

2 Centów 0,02 US$ Złoty / Marka / Rubel (Issued 1979)

During 1979, Poland’s financial system operated under strict state control, with the Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A. (PKO S.A.) Warsaw serving as the primary institutional gateway for foreign currency transactions. The Bon Towarowy series represented a unique financial instrument designed specifically to facilitate international trade and foreign exchange commerce in an era when direct currency convertibility remained restricted. These certificates functioned as official substitutes for hard currency transactions, allowing Polish enterprises and authorised individuals to conduct business with foreign exchange whilst maintaining state oversight of capital flows. The 2 Centów denomination, valued at 0.02 US dollars, occupied a minor position within this specialised system of exchange vouchers.

On the front, the banknote displays a pale rose and cream coloured background with pronounced brown and burgundy typography. The primary denomination “0.02” appears within decorative circular frames positioned at both upper left and upper right corners, repeated along the bottom edge flanking the main text. The central section carries the boldface heading “BON TOWAROWY” in brown capitals within a bordered rectangular cartouche, with smaller denomination markers to either side. A large circular vignette bearing “0.02” and the dollar symbol appears on the right side, rendered in brown with fine concentric line engraving. The text “UPOZAZNIA DO POBRANIA TOWARÓW EKSPORTU WEWNĘTRZNEGO WARTOŚCI” appears in the upper centre, followed by “$ 0.02” and explanatory text regarding the certificate’s authorised use. Below this, the issuing institution information reads “BANK POLSKA KASA OPIEKI S.A. WARSZAWA DNIA 1 PAZDZIERNIKA 1979 R.” The bottom band displays “DWA CENTY” in large brown capitals, with denomination markers repeated at the corners. A security code “HO 4715945” is visible in the upper left area. The entire design employs fine guilloché patterning and intricate line work throughout.

The reverse presents a pale mauve and cream background with fine horizontal line patterns creating subtle texture across the field. The left side features an identical circular vignette containing “0.02” rendered in brown engraving, matching the obverse design. Centred text in smaller brown capitals reads “BONY TOWAROWE BANKU POLSKA KASA OPIEKI S.A.” followed by “NIE PODLEGAJA UMORZENIU I W ZAMIAN BONOW UTRACONNYCH NIE WYDAJE SIE DOKUMENTOW ZASTEPCZYCH.” These terms stipulate that the certificates are non-redeemable and replacement documents are not issued for lost vouchers. The entire reverse employs the same fine line pattern treatment visible across both surfaces, with matching brown typography. A white circular space appears on the right side of the reverse face.

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