KM 523, one year type, issued by Hungary while it was fighting for the Axis during World War II, for the 75th birthday of the regent Admiral Horthy. Proof restrike aluminum crown , with the admiral on the obverse.

Hungary fought for the German forces during World War II, so that they could fight against their ancient enemies, the Russians. Later, when Admiral Horthy tried to negotiate a peace treaty with the Allies, he was deposed by German forces and a puppet government was put in place.

Commemorative issue

75th Birthday of Admiral Miklós Horthy

Obverse

Two angels supporting the crowned shield of Hungary

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAGYAR KIRÁLYSÁG
19 43
5 PENGŐ
BP.

Translation:
Kingdom of Hungary
1943
5 Pengő
BP.

Engraver: Lajos Berán Read more on Wikipedia

Reverse

Admiral Miklós Horthy

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VITÉZ·NAGYBÁNYAI·HORTHY·MIKLÓS·MAGYARORSZÁG·KORMÁNYZÓJA
SZÜLETÉSÉNEK·75.ÉVFORDULÓJÁRA

Translation:
Valiant Miklós Horthy de Nagybánya, Regent of Hungary
75th Anniversary of Birth

Engraver: Lajos Berán Read more on Wikipedia

Edge

Reeded

5 Pengő - Miklós Horthy (Birthday) - obverse

Mint

Hungarian mint, Budapest, Hungary (1925-date)