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 |
