Vintage Banknote 1945 Hungary 500 Pengő ERROR Variant NЯТЬСОТ WWII Hyperinflation
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Step into a legendary moment of economic history featuring a famous wartime printing blunder. Issued on May 15, 1945, this note circulated during the onset of Hungary's hyperinflation—the most extreme currency collapse ever recorded.
While the front displays an idealized allegorical figure symbolizing the spirit of the Hungarian nation, the back features the highly sought-after "NЯТЬСОТ" spelling error. In a rush to print currency during the post-war chaos, the printing house mistakenly swapped the Cyrillic letter "П" for a Latin "N" in the Russian translation of the denomination. This iconic mistake makes it a premier target for error collectors worldwide.
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- Error Type: Rare Variant—Cyrillic Spelling Blunder ("NЯТЬСОТ" instead of "ПЯТЬСОТ")
- Serial Number: K 056 / 006323
- Catalog: Pick #117a Var. (Magyar Nemzeti Bank)
- Denomination: 500 Pengő
- Large Size: Approximately 177 mm x 86 mm
- Condition: Fine / Very Fine (F/VF). Original circulated paper with a heavy, authentic center crease showing typical ink wear along the fold line. Features a tiny dip/nick on the bottom center border and minor edge foxing, completely consistent with authentic wartime currency.
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.