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2 Forint
| Copper-nickel | 5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-1989) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1957-1962 |
| Value | 2 Forint (2 HUF) |
| Currency | Forint (1946-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1971 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#6940 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Value in wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
BP.
FORINT
Designer: Iván István
Edge
Smooth with wavy pattern (10 times).
Interesting fact
The 2 Forint coin from Hungary, produced between 1957 and 1962, has an interesting feature. It was designed by renowned Hungarian sculptor and coin designer, Lajos Kossuth, who also created several other coins and monuments in Hungary.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 BP. | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 BP. | 1033000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 BP. | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 BP. | 690000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 BP. | 1190000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Forint 1957-1962 coin.
