Organization of Branches of the National Bank of Poland after World War II in the So-Called “Regained Territories” as Illustrated by the Bank’s Branch Office in Racibórz in the Years 1945–1947
Organization of Branches of the National Bank of Poland after World War II in the So-Called “Regained Territories” as Illustrated by the Bank’s Branch Office in Racibórz in the Years 1945–1947

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this paper is to analyse the issues regarding the process of organising branches of Narodowy Bank Polski in the so-called “Regained Territories” based on the example of the National Bank of Poland’s branch office in Racibórz. First, the communist authorities’ attitude towards the banking system was discussed. Secondly, the legislation in the field of banking was analysed, especially the Decree on the National Bank of Poland of 15 January 1945. Then, the archival sources regarding the Racibórz branch of NBP were analysed. The final part of the article was devoted to conclusions based on the research.

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