Centrum Pieniądza NBP im. Sławomira S. Skrzypka, History museum at Świętokrzyska Street, Warsaw, Poland.
The Centrum Pieniądza NBP is a history museum located on Świętokrzyska Street in Warsaw that displays coins, banknotes, and financial objects through multimedia exhibitions. Interactive stations and digital presentations guide visitors through the story of money and its role in society.
The museum was founded in 2016 following initiatives by Sławomir S. Skrzypek, the former president of Poland's National Bank. Its creation honored his role in shaping the country's financial institutions and monetary policy.
The museum displays Poland's monetary heritage through exhibitions of coins and banknotes that tell the story of the nation across different eras. Visitors encounter original pieces from various periods that reveal how money and economics shaped the country's development.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, with extended hours available on certain weekdays for visitors with different schedules. Audio guides in Polish and English are available to help visitors navigate the exhibitions.
The museum reached its 500,000th visitor in 2024 and houses a collection of gold coins from the National Defense Fund. These rare pieces reveal an unexpected link between currency and national security.
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