Original price was: $5.00.$4.75Current price is: $4.75.
Obverse
Dark blue print on underprint in shades of brown. Small coat of arms of Hungary at bottom center-left. Guilloché (engine-turned linework): interlaced geometric curves forming continuous lace-like fields; dense line modulation creating woven, almost textile surfaces. Lathework rosettes (circular, radial medallions built from layered guilloché arcs); symmetrical “flower” discs in corners and around numerals. Arabesque / foliate scrollwork (flowing vegetal curves, tendrils, and leaf-like volutes) contrast with the otherwise rigid geometry. Cartouches (framed panels) enclosing denomination and text elements. Hybrid borders combining scrollwork and guilloché. Tinted background pattern: fine, repeating lattice of micro-geometric motifs; evenly distributed underprint giving a uniform tonal field. Composite ornamental frame: integrated border system merging rosettes, scrollwork, and guilloché; layered symmetry guiding the eye toward central vignette and portrait.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
500
Ötszáz Pengő
Budapest, 1945. évi május hó 1-én
Magyar Nemzeti Bank
A bankjegyhamisitást a törvény bünteti
Translation:
500 Pengoes
Budapest, 1st of May, 1945
Hungarian National Bank
Counterfeiting banknotes is punishable by law
Engraver: Franke Rupert
Designer: Helbing Ferenc
Reverse
Dark blue print on underprint in shades of brown.
Text arching either side of upper centre describes note’s value in six languages.
Series and serial number appears in red near the bottom of the note.
Guilloché (engine-turned linework): Fine, tightly interlaced curves forming a dense, continuous mesh; layered wave-like bands with alternating line thickness. Lathework rosettes: Radial floral discs with concentric ring construction; petal-like segmentation with serrated inner detailing. Arabesque / foliate scrollwork: Elongated S-curves and mirrored volutes extending from the center; leaf-tipped terminals and tendril-like extensions. Beaded / pearl borders: Continuous chains of small circular dots outlining the central panel; rhythmic “string of pearls” framing inner contours. Cartouches: Central scalloped panel enclosing the denomination; corner oval medallions containing “500” numerals. Corner medallions: Elliptical frames with layered interiors; integrated into the outer border with scroll connectors. Symmetrical ribbon framework: Broad, ribbon-like bands crossing horizontally through the center; interwoven appearance with overlapping layers. Tinted background pattern: Fine, repeating micro-scroll lattice across the entire field; soft, uniform underprint with organic curvature. Composite ornamental border: Continuous outer frame combining scrollwork, rosettes, and linework; strong bilateral symmetry anchored at center and corners.
Script: Latin
Engraver: Franke Rupert
Designer: Helbing Ferenc
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