100 Forint (KGST) 1974 front 100 Forint (KGST) 1974 back
100 Forint (KGST) 1974 photo
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100 Forint KGST

1974 year
Silver (.640) 22 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Period
People's Republic (1949-1989)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1974
Value
100 Forint 100 HUF = USD 0.27
Currency
Forint (1946-date)
Composition
Silver (.640)
Weight
22 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
2.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#16854
Rarity index
52%

Reverse

Coins of all the 9 COMECON countries.
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Council of Mutual Economic Aid (COMECON) - KGST in Hungarian

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KGST
1949 1974

Translation: Council of Mutual Economic Aid

Edge

Imprinted

Lettering: Fish and stars 11x

Comment

Clockwise, the coins portrayed on the reverse are:
  • Hungary
  • USSR
  • Romania
  • East Germany
  • Mongolia
  • Poland
  • Cuba
  • Czechoslovakia
  • Bulgaria

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1974 Hungarian 100 Forint silver coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the coat of arms of Hungary, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a horseman, which is a nod to the country's ancient history as a horse-riding nation. The coin's design is the work of renowned Hungarian artist, Miklós Kismányoky, who is known for his contributions to the country's numismatic art.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1974 BP. 5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Forint (KGST) 1974 coin.