One Hundred Million Trillion Pengo, reverse

Magyar Nemzeti Bank1946

Economy Museum – Royal Coin Cabinet
STOCKHOLM, Sweden

The value of the Hungarian Pengo spiralled out of control in 1946. This one hundred million trillion Pengo banknote is evidence of the extraordinary hyperinflation.

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Title: One Hundred Million Trillion Pengo, reverse
Creator: Magyar Nemzeti Bank
Date Created: 1946
Location Created: Budapest, Hungary
Physical Dimensions: Width 160 mm, Height 78 mm
Subject Keywords: Banknote, Hyperinflation
Rights: CC BY
External Link: Economy Museum – Royal Coin Cabinet

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