Narodowy Bank Polski
The Narodowy Bank Polski (pronounced [narɔdɔvɨ bank pɔlski]; the National Bank of Poland), often abbreviated to NBP, is the central bank of Poland, founded in 1945. It controls the issuing of Poland's currency, the Polish złoty. The bank is headquartered in Warsaw, and has branches in 16 major Polish cities. The NBP represents Poland in the European System of Central Banks, an EU organization. The bank uses its Polish name Narodowy Bank Polski in all its English-language communications.
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Institutional role and background
The Narodowy Bank Polski (pronounced [narɔdɔvɨ bank pɔlski]; the National Bank of Poland), often abbreviated to NBP, is the central bank of Poland, founded in 1945. It controls the issuing of Poland's currency, the Polish złoty. The bank is headquartered in Warsaw, and has branches in 16 major Polish cities. The NBP represents Poland in the European System of Central Banks, an EU organization. The bank uses its Polish name Narodowy Bank Polski in all its English-language communications. [3]
The NBP is also a member of the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB). [3]
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Frequently asked questions
When was Narodowy Bank Polski established?
1945-01-15; 1945. See the linked source for the institutional record. [2]
Where is Narodowy Bank Polski headquartered?
Warsaw. See the linked source for the institutional record. [2]
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