10 Forint (FAO) 1981 front 10 Forint (FAO) 1981 back
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10 Forint FAO

1981 year
Nickel 8.83 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Period
People's Republic (1949-1989)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1981
Value
10 Forint (10&nbspHUF)
Currency
Forint (1946-date)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
8.83 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#12872
Rarity index
25%

Reverse

Inscription and FAO emblem

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
FORINT
19 81
FAO

Translation: FAO

Engraver: Sándor Boldogfai Farkas

Edge

Plain with incuse pattern.

Interesting fact

The 10 Forint (FAO) 1981 coin from Hungary made of Nickel weighing 8.83g was part of a series of commemorative coins issued by the Hungarian National Bank to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. The coin features the FAO's emblem on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. It was minted in 1981 and was in circulation until the introduction of the Forint in 1993.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981 BP. 60000 - - - - - -

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