The basic monetary unit of Hungary, used since 1946.
From the Hungarian 'forint,' which derives from the Italian 'fiorino' (florin, a gold coin), which in turn comes from 'fiore' (flower). The florin was a famous medieval coin, and Hungary adopted the name for its modern currency.
The Hungarian forint is named after the Italian florin, a coin so famous and valuable in medieval times that its name traveled across Europe and became the basis for currency in multiple countries.
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