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A curly-haired shepherd, a guardian whose fur falls in long cords, and a greyhound at full gallop. These are some of the protagonists of a series of seven coins that portrays dogs and showcases their work: herding flocks, protecting livestock, or participating in hunts. This collection, created in Hungary, now includes a new issue.

The latest addition is the Pumi, a curly-haired sheepdog with ears that curl forward. Its new 5,000-forint coin was issued by the National Bank of Hungary on October 4, 2026, coinciding with World Animal Day. This new coin invites visitors to explore the collection of dogs that began in 2019.

A new installment that raises the price to 5,000 forints

The 2026 Hungarian Pumi coin is the seventh installment in the "Hungarian Sheepdog and Hunting Breeds" series from the Magyar Nemzeti Bank. Designed by Boglárka Imrei and minted by the Hungarian Mint, it has a maximum mintage of 20,000 pieces and a proof-like finish.

The pumi introduces a change compared to the latest issues in this collection: the face value increases from 3,000 to 5,000 forints. The first four coins were issued with a face value of 2,000 forints, while the 2023 Transylvanian Hound and the 2025 Kuvasz had a face value of 3,000.

The new piece retains the series' format: 34 mm in diameter, 16 g in weight, and made of a copper, nickel, and zinc alloy. It also maintains its visual design: a portrait of the breed on the obverse and a scene related to its work on the reverse. This allows the collection to identify each dog and discover the role it plays.

The pumi: the curly-haired Hungarian shepherd dog

The Pumi is one of the nine native dog breeds of Hungary. Its origins date back to the 17th and 18th centuries, resulting from crosses between the Puli and German and French terrier-type dogs. According to the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) standard, it was officially recognized as a distinct breed at the beginning of the 20th century.

Its light, muscular build, elongated muzzle, wavy, curly coat , and erect ears with tips folded forward create a recognizable silhouette. It is an attentive, energetic dog, capable of herding animals much larger than itself. This combination of intelligence, speed, and courage explains its connection to herding and its aptitude for canine sports.

Design of the Hungarian pumi coin 2026
Obverse: a portrait highlighting the fur and ears

The obverse shows a pumi facing forward, with the head and upper body occupying a large part of the surface. The relief depicts the curls of its fur and the shape of its ears, two of its most distinctive features.

At the top appears the inscription "MAGYARORSZÁG", the Hungarian name for Hungary. To the right of the animal are distributed in four lines the face value "5000", the word "FORINT", the year "2026" and the mint mark "BP.", corresponding to Budapest.

 

Obverse of the 5,000 forint pumi coin, Hungary 2026.

Reverse side: the pumi working with a flock of sheep

The reverse depicts a full-bodied pumi in the foreground, standing vigilantly on a grassy field. In the background, another pumi leads a flock of Racka sheep. The scene links the breed to traditional Hungarian shepherding.

The inscription "PUMI" occupies the top portion. The designer's brand, Boglárka Imrei, is integrated into the lower right area of ​​the scene. 

 

Reverse of the 5,000 forint pumi coin, Hungary 2026.

Technical sheet of the 5,000 forint pumi coin

Hungary · Pumi · 2026

Country Hungary
Year 2026
Series Hungarian breeds of herding and hunting dogs · Seventh installment
Face value 5,000 forints
Metal Alloy of copper (75%), nickel (4%) and zinc (21%)
Weight 16 g
Diameter 34 mm
Quality Proof-like
Singing Fluted
Maximum print run 20,000 copies
Design Boglárka Imrei
Mint Hungarian Mint · Budapest (BP.)
Date of issue October 4, 2026
Start of sale October 5, 2026

Hungary's dog coin collection since 2019

The series features Hungarian breeds associated with herding, livestock protection, and hunting. Their designs combine depictions of the animals with scenes illustrating their roles. The following six coins were issued before the pumi.

The collection's timeline jumps from 2023 to 2025: after the Transylvanian Hound came the Kuvasz. Therefore, although the series began in 2019, the 2026 coin is its seventh installment.

2019 · Magyar vizsla: the Hungarian pointer

The first issue, worth 2,000 forints, was dedicated to the Hungarian Vizsla. The obverse features the head of a short-haired specimen; the reverse depicts a short-haired Vizsla wading through the water and a wire-haired Vizsla emerging from the reeds. The scene evokes its versatility as a hunting dog.

Maximum circulation: 10,000 copies.
Design: Gábor Benő Pogány. 

 

 Magyar vizsla, 2019: the first coin in the collection.

2020 · Komondor: The Guardian of the Flock

The second coin, worth 2,000 forints, depicts the komondor, a livestock guardian dog recognizable by its long, corded coat. Its image is featured on the obverse, while the reverse shows three komondors watching over a pastoral landscape with sheep, rural buildings, and a well with a pulley system.

Maximum print run: 10,000 copies.
Design: Boglárka Imrei.

 

 Komondor, 2020: the guardian dog of the flocks.

2021 · Magyar agár: the Hungarian greyhound

The third issue, worth 2,000 forints, is dedicated to the Hungarian Greyhound, a breed associated with hunting and racing. The obverse features its head and neck in profile; the reverse shows two greyhounds chasing prey, with a rider in the background.

Maximum print run: 15,000 copies.
Design: Boglárka Imrei.

 

 Magyar agár, 2021: the Hungarian greyhound in a hunting scene.

2022 · Mudi: a versatile shepherd

The mudi appears on the fourth coin, worth 2,000 forints. This intelligent, erect-eared working dog is depicted full-length on the obverse. The reverse shows it in its working environment, with two mudi dogs alongside a shepherd, a flock of sheep, and a well with a stone swing.

Maximum print run: 20,000 copies.
Design: Áron Bohus.
Reverse side: Boglárka Imrei, based on Bohus's design.

 

 Mudi, 2022: a breed linked to the work of herding.

2023 · Erdélyi kopó: the hound of Transylvania

The fifth coin raised the face value to 3,000 forints and was dedicated to the Transylvanian Hound, a highly resilient hunting dog. The obverse features a half-length portrait of the animal; the reverse shows two specimens chasing a wild boar through the vegetation.

Maximum print run: 20,000 copies.
Design: András Szilos.

 

 Erdélyi kopó, 2023: the hound of Transylvania.

2025 · Kuvasz: the protection of livestock

The sixth issue, also worth 3,000 forints, features the Kuvasz, a breed associated with guarding and protecting flocks. The obverse shows a full-body profile of the dog; the reverse depicts two dogs and, in the background, two head of Hungarian Grey cattle.

Maximum print run: 20,000 copies.
Design: Zoltán Tóth.

 

Kuvasz, 2025: the sixth coin in the collection.

 

 

 

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