Description:
Issued by the Magyar Nemzeti Bank (Hungarian National Bank) in 1989, this 50 Forint banknote represents one of the final issues of Hungary’s pre-transition currency series before the post-socialist reforms.

The obverse features a portrait of Ferenc Rákóczi II, the historic Hungarian noble and leader of the 1703–1711 uprising against Habsburg rule. It is surrounded by fine guilloche patterns, denomination numerals, and a watermark area, reflecting the note’s security and craftsmanship.

The reverse depicts the Kossuth Lajos Square and the Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest, symbolizing national governance, independence, and architectural pride.

Issuer: Magyar Nemzeti Bank (Hungarian National Bank)

Denomination: 50 Forint

Year: 1989

Dimensions: Approx. 144 × 70 mm

Material: Paper

Condition: SC (Choice Uncirculated), as indicated

Security features: Watermark, guilloche patterns, security fibers

Obverse

Value at left. Arms of 3-bar shield with star. Portrait Prince Ferencz Rákóczi II at right.
Brown on blue and orange underprint.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ÖTVEN FORINT
50
BUDAPEST, 1989. ÉVI JANUÁR HÓ 10-ÉN
MAGYAR NEMZETI BANK

D124 004703
A BANKJEGYHAMISÍTÁST A TÖRVÉNY BÜNTETI
HORVÁTH E. DEL. ET SC.
MÁNYOKY Á. PINX.

Engraver: Endre Horváth

Designers: Endre Horváth, Ádám Mányoki

Reverse

Battle of the Hungarian insurrectionists (Kuruc) against pro-Austrian soldiers (Labanc) scene at center.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ÖTVEN⬩FORINT
50 50
ÖTVEN⬩FORINT
NAGY Z. SC.

Engraver: Zoltán Nagy

Features

Issuer	Hungary
Issuing bank	Hungarian National Bank (Magyar Nemzeti Bank)
Period	People’s Republic (1949-1989)
Type	Standard circulation banknotes
Years	1965-1989
Value	50 Forint (50 HUF)
Currency	Forint (1946-date)
Composition	Paper
Size	166 × 72 mm