Ukrainian Hryvnia to Polish Zloty — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Ukraine

Currency Code, Symbol: UAH, ₴

Denominations of coins in circulation: 10, 25, 50 kopiyok; ₴1, ₴2, ₴5, ₴10

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: ₴1, ₴2, ₴5, ₴10, ₴20, ₴50, ₴100, ₴200, ₴500, ₴1,000

History: The Ukrainian hryvnia (грн) serves as the national currency of Ukraine. It is not printed or accepted outside it. For convenience purposes, the currency is abbreviated to UAH.Kopiykas are used as change for the Ukrainian hryvnia. Every UAH has 100 kopiykas. The currency has been in circulation since 1996. Prior to that, there was the karbovantes, and even earlier there was the Soviet ruble. The word “hryvnia” comes for the term “mane”. It defined coins with strings, resembling a bright mane of a golden horse. The word became widespread in old Rus. It was used as a weight measurement.Read More

Country of Circulation: Poland

Currency Code, Symbol: PLN, zł

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1 gr, 2 gr, 5 gr, 10 gr, 20 gr, 50 gr, 1 zł, 2 zł, 5 zł

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 10 zł, 20 zł, 50 zł, 100 zł, 200 zł, 500 zł

History: The Polish zloty is the national currency of Poland. It is not used in other states. In the international financial arena, it is abbreviated to PLN.Grosz serves as change for the Polish zloty. Every PLN has 100 groszy. The currency has first appeared in 1924. Later on, it was replaced with the Polish mark, but it became official again in 1944. In the 14th century, the Polish zloty was named ducat. This outdated currency was used all over Europe in the Middle Ages.Read More