Depicts the coat of arms of the Hungarian People's Republic, surrounded by the country name, and the issue date below.

Following the military forces of Nazi Germany in Hungary being defeated by the Red Army, Soviet military occupation ensued, eventually leading to the creation of a communist government in Hungary. Between 1946 and 1949 the Kossuth-style coat of arms was used, then the Hungarian People's Republic introduced a new state coat of arms in line with socialist heraldry, with a layout closely resembling that of the Soviet Union's: wreath surrounds wheat ear and hammer on radiant background below star.

Depicts the denomination, adorned with a laurel leaf on each side. Below the denomination is the year of issue and the inscription "FORINT" beneath that.