Magyar Posta

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Magyar Posta (Hungarian for "Hungarian Post") is the postal service of Hungary.

The first stamp printed by Magyar Posta, then Magyar Királyi Posta, was issued in 1871. Two sets of six different values on stamps featuring Ferenc József (Franz Joseph) were released, one engraved, the other, lithographed.

After World War I had ended, Hungary was occupied many times, by France, Romania and Serbia, each bringing a new overprint into the Hungarian postal system.

Many stamps have since been issued, in the early 20th century they mainly depicted the mythical "Turul" or Hungary's first king, St. Stephen. Over the years, the currency has changed many times, including Fillér, a subdivision of almost all Hungarian currencies to date, Korona, Forint and Pengő. Today the Forint is the main currency and the stamps are printed "Magyarország" (Hungarian for "Hungary"). Hungary is famous for its use of goldleaf in its stamps and is sometimes categorised with the Czech Republic, Serbia and Austria.

[edit] Magyar Posta on Stamps

The Hungarian Postal Service marks Hungarian stamps with "MAGYAR POSTA" simply to symbolize that they are Hungarian stamps. Most Hungarian stamps have "MAGYAR POSTA" imprinted on them. The "MAGYAR POSTA" text does add value to a stamp.

[edit] External links

• Hungarian Post Office
• An online store selling Hungarian stamps