10 000 Forint (St. Martin) 2016 front 10 000 Forint (St. Martin) 2016 back
10 000 Forint (St. Martin) 2016 photo
© Magyar Pénzverő Zrt.

10 000 Forint St. Martin

2016 year
Silver (.925) 24 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Period
Republic (1989-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
Value
10 000 Forint 10 000 HUF = USD 27
Currency
Forint (1946-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
24 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#171323
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

The reverse depicts one of the saint’s most well-known deeds: Martin cutting his cloak in half, in the style of a stained-glass window.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SZENT MÁRTON SZÜLETÉSÉNEK 1700. ÉVFORDULÓJA *

Translation: 1700th Anniversary of the birth of Saint Martin

Designer: Ferenc Lebó

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10,000 Forint (St. Martin) 2016 coin from Hungary is that it features an image of St. Martin on horseback, cutting his cloak in half to share with a beggar. This image is a symbol of charity and generosity, and is a fitting design for a coin that was minted to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of the founding of the town of Pécs, where St. Martin is believed to have been born.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016 BP. 5000 - - - - - -

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