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Hungarian Revolution of 1956

The Hungarian Currency Experienced Marked Depreciation

1946
Hungary

In 1946, the Hungarian currency experienced marked depreciation, resulting in the highest historic rates of hyperinflation known. Hungary's participation in the Soviet-sponsored COMECON (Council of Mutual Economic Assistance) prevented it from trading with the West or receiving Marshall Plan aid.


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