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Explore the fascinating world of money! Discover the importance of money in the economy through our exciting exhibitions, stimulating educational programs, captivating lectures and inspiring publications. Discover, learn and be with us!
The idea behind the NBP Money Centre was initiated by the late Sławomir S. Skrzypek, who tragically died in the Smolensk air disaster. The activities undertaken during his mandate resulted in the establishment and growth of the facility, which is becoming more and more popular every year.
Beginning of the first conceptual work on the facility. Collecting the first exhibits, exchanging experience with similar institutions around the world. Establishing cooperation with experts in the field of economics, economic history and the history of money.
The NBP Management decided to name the Money Centre after Sławomir S. Skrzypek.
Commencement of activities aimed at implementing the architectural design of the facility, approved by the NBP Management. The works covered over 2,000 m2 of space in buildings designated for the Money Centre.
On April 20, the ceremonial opening of the Money Centre of the National Bank of Poland took place. It is the first multimedia numismatic museum in Poland, promoting knowledge about the history of money and economics in an attractive and modern way. The NBP Money Centre was opened to visitors during the Night of Museums 2016.
Award for the NBP Money Centre – Facility Without Barriers – The NBP Money Center received an Accessibility Certificate for people with disabilities from the Integration Foundation.
Distinction for the NBP Money Centre – Słoneczniki. The jury awards a distinction to the NBP Money Centre for the organisation of the “Family Saturdays in the Money Centre” meetings.
The Polish monetary unit – Złoty inscribed on the Polish National Register of the UNESCO Memory of the World Programme. The UNESCO Register includes a set of złoty coins, their specimen and banknote designs from the period of the Second Polish Republic, which are presented in the permanent exhibition of the NBP Money Centre.
Provision of audio guides for self-guided tours of the permanent exhibition of the NBP Money Centre (initially the tour paths were available in two language versions: Polish and English).
The NBP Money Centre participates in creating the content of the multimedia guide “Museums in Polish Sign Language” providing access to the NBP Money Centre for hearing-impaired visitors, counteracting the social exclusion of the deaf, hard of hearing and hearing impaired. The guide is prepared in Polish sign language.
Award for the NBP Money Centre – Best attraction for children in Poland 2022. The NBP Money Centre receives a distinction in the category: Best Science Parks and Experience Centres.
Awarding the Narodowy Bank Polski with the Guardian of Memory Statuette in the "Institution" category as part of the 10th edition of the Guardian of Memory award. It was granted for creating and running the NBP Money Centre named after Sławomir S. Skrzypek.
Modernization the NBP Money Centre permanent exhibition, and comprehensive modernization of key multimedia elements for visitors.
The best year in terms of the number of visitors since 2016, when the Money Centre is opened to visitors – 125,309 persons!
Half a million reasons to celebrate – in January we have the honour of receiving our half millionth visitor.
A collection of unique gold numismatic items, gold bars and valuables, which once belonged to the National Defence Fund (FON), is presented in the NBP Money Centre. This is the only surviving part of the former FON treasure that has survived to our time.
