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100 Forint Buda and Pest Unification Centennial
1972 year| Silver (.640) | 22 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-1989) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1972 |
| Value | 100 Forint (100 HUF) |
| Currency | Forint (1946-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.640) |
| Weight | 22 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 50% |
Reverse
Joined antique building cornice, below the date of unification with Roman numerals
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BVDA PEST
MDCCCLXXII
Translation: Buda Pest 1872
Engraver: Tamás Asszonyi
Edge
Lettered
Script: Latin
Lettering: PEST-BUDA EGYESÍTÉSÉNEK EMLÉKÉRE
Translation: To the memory of the unification of Pest and Buda
Comment
Issued: September 20, 1972.Additional 50 pcs exist with "PRÓBAVERET" lettering ('pattern') on the reverse.
Interesting fact
The 100 Forint coin from Hungary, issued in 1972 to commemorate the centennial of the unification of Buda and Pest, features an interesting design element. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Chain Bridge, a famous bridge that connects the two cities, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of Budapest. This coin is made of silver (.640) and weighs 22 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 BP. | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Forint (Buda and Pest Unification Centennial) 1972 coin.
