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Collection of 28 authentic European banknotes from Hungary, Greece and Poland (1940–1948) spanning hyperinflation and wartime occupations, with notes in varying grades of preservation.
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Europe (1940-1948) - Collection of 28 Banknotes of Hyperinflation and War Occupations (Hungary, Greece, Poland) - Study Lot.
Description:
Splendid and accurate thematic study lot composed of exactly 28 historical European banknotes. The collection focuses on the dramatic years of World War II and the immediate post-war period, offering an overview of three countries deeply hit by monetary hyperinflation and occupation regimes: Hungary, Greece, and Poland.
1. HUNGARY (19 pieces) - The Pengő period, the famous hyperinflation of 1946 and the monetary reform into the Forint:
- Classic period banknotes: Corona of the 1920s (2, 10 and 20 Corona) and Pengő of the 1930s/40s (20, 50 and three 100 Pengő purple notes).
- Valuables from the hyperinflation (1945-1946): 10,000 Pengő (orange), 10,000 Milpengő (blue), 1 Milliard Pengő (pink) and three exceptional blue consecutive 1 Million Pengő (Egymillió Pengő) notes dated 16 November 1945, never circulated and in perfect Proof condition (UNC).
- First Forints of the transaction (1947-1948): Rare 10 Forint green piece (1947 Decree, featuring poet Sándor Petőfi) in excellent condition and 100 Forint red (Lajos Kossuth).
2. GREECE (6 pieces) - Hyperinflation under occupation (1941-1944):
- Includes denominations of 25, 200, 5,000, 500,000 (Zeus) and 1,000,000 Drachmae (Alexander the Great).
- NOTE OF GREAT INTEREST: The 5,000,000 Drachma note from 1944 features a clear and fascinating “cut/printing error of the era” on the right margin, left untrimmed due to the frantic printing pace of the Athens printing house in October 1944. 100% authentic piece with great documentary historical charm.
3. POLAND (3 pieces) - German Occupation Period (1940):
- Denominations of 20 Złotych (blue), 50 Złotych (green/brown) and 100 Złotych (red) issued on 1 March 1940 by the Bank Emisyjny w Polsce under the General Government. Pieces with very fresh, rigid paper and vivid colors.
Note on provenance and transparency: All 28 pieces present have been verified and are fully authentic to the period, conforming to the clichés of their respective Central Banks.
Please view carefully the panoramic front/back images provided on the black cloth to verify the excellent freshness of the notes and place your best offer. Tracked shipping and professional rigid packaging.
Europe (1940-1948) - Collection of 28 Banknotes of Hyperinflation and War Occupations (Hungary, Greece, Poland) - Study Lot.
Description:
Splendid and accurate thematic study lot composed of exactly 28 historical European banknotes. The collection focuses on the dramatic years of World War II and the immediate post-war period, offering an overview of three countries deeply hit by monetary hyperinflation and occupation regimes: Hungary, Greece, and Poland.
1. HUNGARY (19 pieces) - The Pengő period, the famous hyperinflation of 1946 and the monetary reform into the Forint:
- Classic period banknotes: Corona of the 1920s (2, 10 and 20 Corona) and Pengő of the 1930s/40s (20, 50 and three 100 Pengő purple notes).
- Valuables from the hyperinflation (1945-1946): 10,000 Pengő (orange), 10,000 Milpengő (blue), 1 Milliard Pengő (pink) and three exceptional blue consecutive 1 Million Pengő (Egymillió Pengő) notes dated 16 November 1945, never circulated and in perfect Proof condition (UNC).
- First Forints of the transaction (1947-1948): Rare 10 Forint green piece (1947 Decree, featuring poet Sándor Petőfi) in excellent condition and 100 Forint red (Lajos Kossuth).
2. GREECE (6 pieces) - Hyperinflation under occupation (1941-1944):
- Includes denominations of 25, 200, 5,000, 500,000 (Zeus) and 1,000,000 Drachmae (Alexander the Great).
- NOTE OF GREAT INTEREST: The 5,000,000 Drachma note from 1944 features a clear and fascinating “cut/printing error of the era” on the right margin, left untrimmed due to the frantic printing pace of the Athens printing house in October 1944. 100% authentic piece with great documentary historical charm.
3. POLAND (3 pieces) - German Occupation Period (1940):
- Denominations of 20 Złotych (blue), 50 Złotych (green/brown) and 100 Złotych (red) issued on 1 March 1940 by the Bank Emisyjny w Polsce under the General Government. Pieces with very fresh, rigid paper and vivid colors.
Note on provenance and transparency: All 28 pieces present have been verified and are fully authentic to the period, conforming to the clichés of their respective Central Banks.
Please view carefully the panoramic front/back images provided on the black cloth to verify the excellent freshness of the notes and place your best offer. Tracked shipping and professional rigid packaging.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Grade (Certified notes)
Various grades
Country/province
World
Year/period and variation
- various dates
Quantity x nominal value
- 28 banknotes
Theme
History
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