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1 Forint
| Aluminium | 1.46 g | 23.7 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-1989) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1949-1952 |
| Value | 1 Forint (1 HUF) |
| Currency | Forint (1946-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Diameter | 23.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1995 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#1992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Leaves flank denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
BP.
FORINT
Designer: Iván István
Edge
Reeded (130 pieces)
Interesting fact
The 1 Forint coin from Hungary, produced between 1949 and 1952, has an interesting feature. It was made of aluminum, which is a relatively lightweight metal, and weighs only 1.46 grams. This makes it one of the lightest coins in circulation at the time, and a unique feature among coins of its denomination.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 BP. | 19440000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 BP. | 39060000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 BP. | 63018000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Forint 1949-1952 coin.
