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1 Forint
| Aluminium | 1.5 g | 23.7 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-1989) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1957-1966 |
| Value | 1 Forint (1 HUF) |
| Currency | Forint (1946-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1995 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#4058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Leaves flank denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
BP.
FORINT
Designer: Iván István
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Forint coin from Hungary was designed by sculptor and medallist, Lajos Kisfalussy, who was a prominent figure in Hungarian numismatics during the 20th century. Kisfalussy's design for the coin features a stylized portrait of Lajos Kossuth, a prominent Hungarian politician and national hero, on the obverse, and the Hungarian coat of arms on the reverse. The coin was minted from aluminum and weighs 1.5 grams, making it a unique and interesting addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 BP. | 7500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 BP. | 5070000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 BP. | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 BP. | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 BP. | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 BP. | 6080000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 BP. | 9810000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 BP. | 5680000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Forint 1957-1966 coin.
