Convert Hungarian Forint to Euro
Please provide values below to convert Hungarian Forint [HUF] to Euro [EUR], or Convert Euro to Hungarian Forint.
How to Convert Hungarian Forint to Euro
1 HUF = 398.969977717837 EUR
Example: convert 15 HUF to EUR:
15 HUF = 15 × 398.969977717837 EUR = 5984.54966576756 EUR
Hungarian Forint to Euro Conversion Table
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Hungarian Forint
The Hungarian Forint (HUF) is the official currency of Hungary, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Forint was introduced in 1946, replacing the pengő after hyperinflation. It has undergone several reforms and decimalization since its inception.
Current Use
The Forint remains Hungary's legal tender, with banknotes and coins in circulation. It is managed by the Hungarian National Bank and used for everyday transactions and financial activities.
Euro
The euro (EUR) is the official currency of the Eurozone, used by 19 of the 27 European Union member states, and is one of the world's major reserve currencies.
History/Origin
The euro was introduced in electronic form in 1999 and banknotes and coins entered circulation on January 1, 2002, replacing national currencies and fostering economic integration within the Eurozone.
Current Use
The euro is widely used across the Eurozone countries for everyday transactions, international trade, and as a reserve currency held by central banks worldwide.