10,000,000 Hungarian Pengo scrip

Identifier
irn615357
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2017.623.2
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • Hungarian
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn615357

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 3.375 inches (8.573 cm) | Width: 7.125 inches (18.098 cm)

Archival History

The scrip was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2017 by James Vogel, the son of Steven Vogel.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of James Vogel

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Rectangular piece of off-white paper printed primarily with green ink. The one side has a dove carrying a branch in front of a design of floral and knot art. Surronding the art is a border noting the value of the scrip and an additional wreath. There is an orange watermark behind the center design. The verso has the saem border and wreath. The center design has the shield of Hungary and a portriat of ZoltanTildy flanking the description of the scrip. There is also an orange watermark over the center.

Genre

  • Exchange Media
  • Object
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