5000 Forint
2016
View detailsHungary Currency – Banknotes, Coins and History
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Overview
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Catalog facts
- Country
- Hungary
- Banknotes
- 8
- Coins
- 4
- First year
- 1945
- Latest year
- 2016
- Currencies
- Forint, Pengo
- Denominations
- 7
- Series
- 0
- Commemorative items
- 0
Featured banknotes from Hungary
Banknote denominations in the catalog
500 Forint, 500 Pengo, 1000 Forint, 1000 Pengo, 2000 Forint, 5000 Forint, 10000 Pengo
Years represented in this catalog
1945-1946, 2007-2008, 2010, 2016
Series
No series data is available for this country yet.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hungary Currency
What is the currency of Hungary?
Hungary's official currency is the Hungarian forint (HUF), symbolized by Ft.
When was the forint introduced?
The forint was introduced in 1946 to replace the pengő, which had become worthless amid one of the most extreme hyperinflations in recorded history.
Who issues Hungarian banknotes?
Magyar Nemzeti Bank, Hungary's central bank, is the sole issuer of forint banknotes and coins.