Vintage Banknote 1936-1941 Hungary Pengő Set 10 20 Tíz Húsz Collectible Paper Money Europe
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Step back into European history with this vintage set of two progressive Hungarian Pengő banknotes, spanning the pre-WWII era from 1936 to 1941. This foundational pair offers a fascinating glimpse into Central Europe’s classic engraving styles and complex economic past, featuring detailed portraits of the Madonna with infant Jesus on the 10 Pengő and an ornately decorated woman on the 20 Pengő. Having successfully survived the structural turmoil of World War II and the country's subsequent historic currency collapse, this matching duo serves as a beautiful, time-worn testament to survival history.
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Condition Grade: Circulated / Very Fine (VF). A charming, honest historical set showing genuine circulation. The notes remain structurally sound with typical handling wear.
Catalog Identification: Pick #98 (10 Pengő), Pick #111 (20 Pengő)
Serial Number Inventory: B 788 / 031563, C 469 / 006138
The face of each note highlights a masterwork of Hungarian engraving:
- 10 Pengő (1936): Features the elegant profile of the Madonna (Szűz Mária) with the infant Jesus on the left, counterbalanced by a traditional model portrait on the right.
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20 Pengő (1941): Showcases a rustic central vignette of a shepherd with his flock alongside an ornately decorated female portrait.