Hungarian pengo coinage

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Period

1926-1946

Issuing entity

Hungary

Coinage of the Hungarian pengo, introduced after the korona inflation and ended by the 1946 hyperinflation.

Historical context

The pengo was replaced by the forint after the most severe recorded hyperinflation.

Design

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Silver issues early in the period; base metal in wartime.

Identification

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Wartime issues use substitute metals distinguishable by colour and weight.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.

Research required

  • Denomination list, weights and finenesses require transcription from a printed reference.
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