Design of the 200 zloty banknote by Andrzej Heidrich.
General information:
- The print shows designs for the obverse and reverse of the 200 zloty banknote.
- Designer: Andrzej Heidrich, prominent designer of Polish banknotes.
- Material: cardboard paper on one side, without watermarks.
- Obverse and reverse are shown separately.
Characteristics of the obverse:
- The central element is the image of King Sigismund the Old (reign 1506-1548).
- In the background is visible an architectural motif referring to the Polish Renaissance, with elements modeled on the Sigismund Chapel.
- On the left side of the banknote is the inscription "200 DWIEŚCIE ZŁOTYCH", along with the series number and control number (KH 2195363).
- The date appears: "Warsaw, May 3, 1993".
Characteristics of the reverse:
- The central element is a stylized crowned eagle in an ornate border, symbolizing Poland's national heritage.
- Plant and geometric ornaments complete the composition.
- The inscription "NARODOWY BANK POLSKI" and the nominal value "200 DWIEŚCIE ZŁOTYCH" emphasize the official character of the design.
Autograph:
- The print contains the original signature of Andrzej Heidrich, which gives it a unique value.
- This is the only existing piece of the print of this design outside of the National Bank of Poland's holdings.
Status:
- The design is a unique example of Polish numismatic art and is kept in the collection of the NBP.
