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Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Curiosities about the currency
The forint is the currency in circulation in Hungary and is divided into 100 fillers, although these are not in circulation. Its symbol is Ft, although the ISO code for the currency, HUF, is also used. The National Bank of Hungary is responsible for issuing this currency.
The banknotes of Hungary are 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, and 20000 HUF. All of them are made of paper and the reverses feature prominent buildings from the country. There is one exception: on the 2000 banknote, Prince Gabriel is depicted surrounded by his entourage of scientists.
The current currencies of Hungary are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 forints. All are made of copper, nickel, or zinc, which gives them a golden or silver colour. Until 2008, the 1 and 2 forint currencies were also in circulation. They are now collector's items.
The word "forinto" comes from the Hungarian "forint" and, in turn, from the Italian "florino". These two etymologies are the reason why Hungary's official currency is referred to as "Hungarian forinto" and "Hungarian florin" interchangeably.
In 1992, the 200 HUF currency began to circulate. This replaced the banknote of the same value. However, six years later it was withdrawn from legal tender. What was the reason? The production cost was higher than the price of the silver used.
What do the banknotes/coins look like?
Front part
*The banknotes and coins correspond to the newest issued series and are for reference. Colours may vary and there may be more designs than those shown.
