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Poland 1969 Banknote Bundle 5 & 20 Cents P-FX23 P-FX25

Poland 1969 Banknote Bundle 5 & 20 Cents P-FX23 P-FX25

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Discover a fascinating piece of Cold War history with this exclusive Polish numismatic bundle. Perfect for premium collectors, this set features two iconic foreign exchange notes issued during the communist era in Poland. These notes were not standard circulation currency, making them highly sought-after artifacts of economic history.

📋 Technical Features
  • Country: Poland (People's Republic)
  • Currency: United States Dollar (Foreign exchange certificates / Bon Towarowy)
  • Type: Military / Foreign Exchange Note
  • Issuing Authority: Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA (PeKaO)
  • Year of Issue: 1969
Note 1 Details:
  • Denomination: 5 Cents
  • Pick Number: P-FX23
  • Material: Paper
  • Size: 105 × 53 mm
Note 2 Details:
  • Denomination: 20 Cents
  • Pick Number: P-FX25
  • Material: Paper
  • Size: 115 × 58 mm

🎨 Design Details
  • 5 Cents (P-FX23): Features a clean, minimalist mid-century typographic design. The face shows the denomination prominently with security underprint geometric patterns. The reverse displays the official corporate branding of Bank PeKaO.
  • 20 Cents (P-FX25): Utilizes a distinct color palette to differentiate denomination. It incorporates intricate guilloche patterns and specialized anti-counterfeiting line work typical of late 1960s financial certificates.

📦 Included Banknotes
This premium numismatic bundle includes exactly two (2) authentic banknotes:
  1. 1x Poland 5 Cents 1969 (P-FX23)
  2. 1x Poland 20 Cents 1969 (P-FX25)

📜 History & Significance
Issued in 1969, these "Bon Towarowy" certificates represent a unique economic phenomenon of the Eastern Bloc. Citizens could not legally hold actual US dollars, so Bank PeKaO issued these dollar-denominated coupons. They were the only legal tender accepted in exclusive Pewex and Baltona stores to buy luxury Western goods like chocolate, alcohol, and electronics. They are tangible symbols of the economic dual-currency system in communist Poland.

✨ Condition Description
  • Condition Grade: Good (G) to Fine (F)

 

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CONDITION GUIDE

Gem Uncirculated

A note that is flawless, with the same freshness, crispness and bright color as when first printed. It
must be perfectly centered, with full margins, and free of any marks, blemishes or traces of handling.

About Uncirculated

A bright, crisp note that appears new but upon close examination shows a trace of very light use, such as  a corner fold or faint crease. 'About Uncirculated' is a borderline condition, applied to a note which may not be quite uncirculated, but yet is obviously better than an average Extra Fine note. Such notes command a price only slightly below a new note and are highly desirable.

Extra Fine

A note that shows some faint evidence of circulation, although it will still be bright and retain nearly full crispness. It may have two or three minor folds or creases but no tears or stains and no discolorations.

Very Fine 

A note that has been in circulation, but not actively or for long. It still retains some crispness and is still choice enough in its condition to be altogether desirable. It may show folds or creases, or some light smudges from the hands of a past generation. Sometimes, Very Fine notes are the best available in certain rare issues, and they should accordingly be cherished just as much as uncirculated notes. 

Fine

A fine note shows evidence of much more circulation, has lost its crispness and very fine detail, and creases are more pronounced, although the note is still not seriously soiled or stained.

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