Special purchases include glass and
enamelware, handwoven rugs, silverware,
handmade jewelry with amber and silver, dolls in regional costumes,
woodcarvings and clay and metal sculptures.
Shopping hoursMon-Fri 1000-1800/2000 and Sat 1000-1300/1600. ‘Night shops’ open 24 hours. Supermarkets and department stores are usually open daily 1000-1900.
Currency Information:CurrencyZloty (PLN; symbol zł) = 100 groszy. Notes are in denominations of zł200, 100, 50, 20
and 10. The new coins are in denominations of zł5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 groszy.
Currency ExchangeForeign currency can be exchanged at all border crossing points, hotels and bureaux de change, some of which are open 24 hours. Hotel rates and goods in large stores may also be listed in Euros.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAmerican Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in larger establishments. Cash can be obtained from Visa credit cards at banks.
Traveller's ChequesReadily exchanged. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Pounds Sterling.
Currency RestrictionsRestrictions apply.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0900-1600, Sat 0900-1300 in main cities. In smaller towns, banking hours are more limited.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | zł4.32 |
| $1.00= | zł2.90 |
| €1.00= | zł3.95 |
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