Collector's edition “1000th anniversary of the coronation of Bolesław Chrobry”

We are proud to present the result of a unique cooperation between two institutions with a long tradition and importance for Polish statehood - Poczta Polska S.A. and the Polish Security Printing Works S.A.

The new collector's product is an exclusive folder, which contains two unusual elements: a postage stamp issued on April 18, 2025, on the occasion of the 1000th anniversary of the coronation of Boleslaw Chrobry as the first king of Poland, and a philanote - a unique combination of a philatelic value and elements characteristic of a banknote. Both elements of the release are linked by the same numbering.

PHILANOTE is the first collector's release combining two passions - philately and notafilistics. The graphic on the obverse of PHILANOTE refers to the motifs used on the postage stamp of the issue “1000th Anniversary of the Coronation of Boleslaw the Brave”.

The first collection was issued in three variants with varying print runs:

⚔️ Philanote “Sword” on the reverse of which is depicted a drawing from Jan Matejko's Poczet królów polskich series. 

Print run: 500 pcs.

🏰 Philanote “Gniezno” on the reverse of which depicts a photograph by Pawel Martyszenko depicting a monument in Gniezno made by Rafal Nowak. 

Print run:1500 pcs.

👑 Philnote “Crown” on the reverse of which depicts a portrait of the first king of Poland made by Jan Feliks Piwarski based on a painting by Marcello Bacciarelli. The owner of this painting is the Museum of the Palace of King John III in Wilanow. 

Print run: 3000 pieces.

In the background of all variants, an engraving by Karol Auer and Franciszek Smuglewicz titled “Bolesław Chrobry Striking the Brave” is shown. “Boleslav the Brave strikes the golden gate of Kyiv with a scimitar.”

Philanotes are not legal tender and have no purchasing power, they are only a collector's value.

The offered philatelic publication includes a set of three folders: “Sword”, “Gniezno” and “Crown”. 

💎Price of set: 600,00 PLN.

💎Print run: 500 pcs.

💎Designer of philanotes: Roch Stefaniak

💎Printing techniques: offset, screen printing, digital printing, digital numbering

💎Size of philanotes: 150 x 75 mm

💎Paper: offset + watermark

💎Sell's limit: 1 pcs.

This innovative publication combines the precision of security printing with the artistic craftsmanship of stamp design. Philanote is not only a treat for collectors, but also an expression of respect for national heritage and the artistry of Polish printers and graphic designers.

The folder was developed with attention to every detail - from the elegant graphic design to the carefully selected materials. It is an excellent gift idea for philatelic, numismatic and history enthusiasts.

✨The product is available in a limited edition - we invite you to purchase this unique souvenir, which is a symbol of common heritage and modern approach to collecting.  📜🪶