Czech Republic Banknotes Catalog

The history of banknotes in the Czech Republic is fascinating and reflects the political and economic changes in the country. Since its independence in 1993, the Czech Republic has used its own currency, the Czech koruna, with banknotes that have evolved over time.

Current banknotes in circulation

Current Czech banknotes are characterized by their modern design and advanced security features. The denominations in circulation are 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000 and 5000 crowns. Each banknote features an important historical figure on the obverse, such as King Charles IV on the 100 koruna banknote or the pedagogue Comenius on the 200 koruna banknote. The reverse of each banknote shows motifs related to the personality depicted.

Historical banknotes and milestones in Czech banknote production

Before the adoption of the Czech koruna, the country used the Czechoslovak koruna. An important milestone was the introduction of the first 5000 koruna banknote in 1993, featuring the first president of Czechoslovakia, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk. In 2007, a new banknote design was introduced with enhanced security features, including security threads and color-changing inks. The Czech Republic has also issued commemorative banknotes, such as the 2,000 koruna bill in 2018 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia.