Replacing HUF 200 note with coin in 2009

The coin would be more practical and safe than the notes that generally need to be replaced every two years.

 Hungary's Monetary Council has decided
on Monday to introduce a HUF 200 coin to replace the HUF 200
banknote, central bank (NBH) announced. The bank plans to put the HUF
200 coins into circulation in the first half of 2009. The HUF 200
notes are to remain in use until the end of next year.