Which country uses the forint as its official currency?

Hungary uses the forint as its official currency.

The modern Hungarian forint was introduced on 1 August 1946, after severe wartime inflation had made Hungary’s pengő effectively unusable. The new currency was part of a broader effort to restore monetary stability. Its name comes from the florin, a gold coin associated with Florence and later used in several European monetary traditions.

The forint is divided into 100 fillér, although fillér coins are no longer in circulation. The National Bank of Hungary is responsible for issuing currency. Forint banknotes and coins feature Hungarian historical figures, landmarks, and cultural symbols.

The forint is often confused with the euro because Hungary is a member of the European Union. Hungary has not adopted the euro, however, so prices inside the country are generally quoted in forints. The currency code is HUF, and “Ft” is the usual abbreviation seen after prices. The forint has remained Hungary’s currency through several political and economic changes since the Second World War.