Gold and Silver Collector Coins Available from Independent Central Bank Series

Narodowy Bank Polski has announced that silver and gold collector coins “NBP’s Gold Reserves” of the series “Independent Central Bank” devoted to key aspects of the central bank’s operations will be available for sale as of 15 April 2026.

Through the “Independent Central Bank” coin series, we want to show the mechanisms behind the stability of the Polish economy – from gold reserves to the independence of monetary policy – ** which, in times of global turmoil, constitute the foundation of the country’s economic security says Prof. Adam Glapiński, Governor of Narodowy Bank Polski .

The coin with a face value of 500 złoty is made of 999.9 purity gold, has dimensions of 35.00 x 10.0 x 4.8 mm and weighs 31.10 grams. It has been minted in up to 1,000 pieces. The coin with a face value of 100 złoty made of 999 purity silver has been minted in cylindrical shape with the use of laser matting and reverse proof. It measures 34.00 mm (diameter) x 32.80 mm and weighs 311.00 grams. It has been minted in up to 1,000 pieces.

The reverse of the gold coin features its title, purity and NBP logo. On the obverse we can see a stylised image of a fragment of the vault doors, face value 500 zł, year of issue and the image of the Eagle established as the state emblem of the Republic of Poland.

The reverse of the silver coin features the face value 100 zł and the inscription “INDEPENDENT CENTRAL BANK – GOLD RESERVES”. On the obverse there is the inscription “RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA” (Republic of Poland), the year of issue and the image of the Eagle established as the state emblem of the Republic of Poland. The edge surface of the coin bears a graphic element representing NBP’s head office in Warsaw – the building, the vault and gold bars, and an image of the entrance to the main banking hall of the former Bank Polski SA, located in Bielańska Street in Warsaw.

The gold coins, with a face value of 500 złoty, are sold at all the NBP regional branches and in the NBP online shop Kolekcjoner at the price of PLN 22,000. The silver coins, with a face value of 100 złoty, are sold at all the NBP regional branches at the price of PLN 9500.

In accordance with the provisions of the Act on Narodowy Bank Polski (NBP), NBP is required to accumulate foreign exchange reserves. Gold constitutes an important part of these reserves.

Currently, Poland’s gold reserves amount to 580 tonnes ranking Poland 12 th, among the world´s central banks. Our gold is stored in the vaults of the Bank of England in London, the Federal Reserve System in New York and Narodowy Bank Polski. The aim of diversifying the locations where gold is stored is aimed to reduce geopolitical risk, which could result in the loss of gold reserves or restrictions on the ability to dispose of them freely.

The gold stored at NBP meets the requirements of the restrictive London Good Delivery quality standard set by the London Bullion Market Association. This means that the bars belonging to NBP have the appropriate fineness, precise marking, and the correct dimensions and weight. This standard ensures the ease of trading gold on international markets.

Gold – as one of the most valuable precious metals – has been considered an attractive and reliable store of value for centuries. This is due to its physicochemical properties: ductility, malleability and corrosion resistance. These qualities make it a durable and virtually indestructible raw material. The value of gold remains largely independent of economic conditions and turmoil over the long term. These factors cause it to be  perceived as a  safe haven asset, which typically boosts its value in times of uncertainty and crisis. At the same time, gold exhibits a relatively low correlation with other assets, particularly with the US dollar, the main reserve currency of NBP. This, in turn, reduces the financial risk associated with holding reserves, i.e. fluctuations in the value of foreign exchange reserves caused by market factors.

In January 2026, Narodowy Bank Polski announced plans to further increase its gold reserves to 700 tonnes. The national currency – the złoty, gold reserves and an independent central bank together form one of the foundations of the Polish economy. This allows NBP to pursue a sovereign monetary policy aimed at maintaining macroeconomic stability.

More information can be found in the brochure.