Vintage Banknote 1945 Hungary 500 Pengő WWII Hyperinflation Neoclassical Art Lady

Step into a legendary moment of economic history. Issued on May 15, 1945, this note circulated during the onset of Hungary's hyperinflation, the most extreme currency collapse ever recorded. The woman is an idealized, allegorical figure rather than a specific historical person. Her imagery was carefully designed to symbolize the spirit of the Hungarian nation during a time of recovery and transition

• Serial Number: K 330 / 032201
• Catalog: Pick #117 (Magyar Nemzeti Bank)
• Denomination: 500 Pengő
• Large Size: Approximately 177 mm x 86 mm
• Condition: Very Fine (VF). Original paper with authentic historical folds. Please note there is a minuscule tear at the top center margin, which is common for authentic wartime currency of this size.

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.