grosz

Grosz is the subunit of the Polish currency, the złoty. One złoty is equal to 100 groszy. Grosz coins, along with złoty banknotes, are issued and circulated by the National Bank of Poland. In everyday Poland, prices are often expressed to the nearest grosz, and cash transactions may involve rounding rules for very small amounts.

Grosz is also a surname. Notable bearer include Georg Grosz (1893–1959), a German painter and draftsman associated with the New Objectivity movement, known for his satirical depictions of urban life and social critique.

Thus, Grosz refers both to a monetary unit in Poland and to a family name found in German- and Central European contexts.