What is the currency of Poland?

The story behind the answer

The currency of Poland is the złoty (PLN), whose name means “golden.” It’s subdivided into 100 grosz and has been the official currency since 1924, with a major redenomination in 1995 (10,000 old złoty = 1 new złoty). Although Poland is in the European Union, it has not adopted the euro and continues to use its own currency, issued by the National Bank of Poland.

To remember it, think “Z for Złoty and for Poland’s zigzaggy letters (ł, ż).” The other options fit neighbors: the ruble is Russia’s currency, the krone is used in several Nordic countries, and the euro is used by many—but not all—EU members.