Real coins·5 April 2026·4 min read
The forint — the currency born from the worst inflation
After the pengő collapsed in 1946, Hungary created the forint, which brought stability again.
The name "forint" comes from the gold florin of Florence, a sign of the desire for stability. It was introduced in 1946, precisely to stop the worst hyperinflation in history.
Rebirth from zeros
The switch from pengő to forint meant erasing an astronomical number of zeros. It worked: the forint brought normal prices again. Proof that a new, credible currency can reset an economy.
