Vintage Banknote 1945 Hungarian 10,000 Pengő Official MNB National Stamp WWII
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Step into a legendary moment of economic history featuring an official currency validation marker. Issued on July 15, 1945, this 10,000 Pengő note circulated during the height of Hungary's post-WWII hyperinflation—the most extreme currency collapse ever recorded.
This specific note features the highly collectible, official "MNB" (Magyar Nemzeti Bank) overprint stamp directly above the allegorical female portrait. This stamp represents a dramatic historical intervention where the Hungarian government forced citizens to present their cash to be stamped in order to remain legal tender, serving as a desperate attempt to stabilize the crashing economy.
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- Key Feature: Official MNB (Magyar Nemzeti Bank) Overprint Stamp Present
- Serial Number: L 514 / 024742
- Catalog: Pick #119c (Magyar Nemzeti Bank)
- Denomination: 10,000 Pengő ("Tízezer Pengő")
- Size: Approximately 174 mm x 84 mm
- Condition: Good / Fine (G/F). An authentic, heavily circulated wartime piece with a prominent vertical center crease, rounded corners, and characteristic edge staining/foxing along the left border that reflects its genuine historical survival.
This note is for art-focused collectors, history buffs, and those building a collection around strong female imagery in global currency. It is an essential artifact for anyone documenting World War II history or the global story of hyperinflation.