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200 Forint Ignác Semmelweis
1968 year| Gold (.900) | 16.821 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-1989) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1968 |
| Value | 200 Forint 200 HUF = USD 0.55 |
| Currency | Forint (1946-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 16.821 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33888 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
People's Republic coat of arms, value in written form
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KÉTSZÁZ FORINT
BP.
1968
200
Translation: Two hundred forints
Engravers: József Reményi, Dezső Kovács
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1968 Hungarian 200 Forint coin featuring Ignác Semmelweis is that it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Semmelweis's death. Semmelweis was a Hungarian physician who is known for his pioneering work in the field of antiseptic medicine, and his discovery that hand washing with soap and water could significantly reduce the incidence of puerperal fever in hospitals. The coin's design features a portrait of Semmelweis on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 BP. | 13500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Forint (Ignác Semmelweis) 1968 coin.
