Pieniądz zastępczy Darłowo, Koszalina, Polanowa, Sianowa i Sławna

Comprehensive study dedicated to the emergency and substitute currency that circulated in Pomerania between 1917 and 1923. Written by Grzegorz Chmielecki, this publication is a unique resource for collectors, local history enthusiasts, and numismatists alike.

The book presents, in a clear yet detailed manner, the issues and emissions of substitute banknotes and tokens issued by municipal authorities and businesses in Darłowo, Koszalin, Polanów, Sianów, and Sławno. The content is divided into seven logically structured sections that guide the reader from general topics related to the history of money to detailed descriptions of specific issues and emissions.

Within the publication, you will find:

• An introduction to the history and types of money, as well as the techniques used to secure and authenticate it.
• Detailed chronological listings of emissions from individual towns and municipalities.
• Precise descriptions of notes and vouchers, including paper types, watermarks, numbering systems, graphic elements, and typography.
• An overview of the issuing authorities, including municipal administrations and private enterprises.
• Unique research material concerning Sianów, where the planned currency issue ultimately never took place.
• A biographical glossary of individuals involved in the creation and circulation of substitute currency.

The publication contains as many as 211 illustrations presenting different varieties of the documented notes and tokens, sourced from renowned collections and institutions such as the Deutsche Bundesbank, the HVB Stiftung Geldscheinsammlung, and the Museum of Central Pomerania in Słupsk.

This is an exceptionally valuable work documenting a little-known yet fascinating chapter of the region’s economic history, making it an essential reference for researchers, historians, and collectors alike.