200 Forint Trial Strike ND
2008 year| Copper clad nickel | 9.55 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 200 Forint 200 HUF = USD 0.55 |
| Currency | Forint (1946-date) |
| Composition | Copper clad nickel |
| Weight | 9.55 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#264562 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BP.
200
FORINT
Edge
Segmented reeding
Comment
Magyar címeres 200 forintos, évszám helyén MINTA felirattal. Első prototípus. Mérete: új 200 forintos alapján. Jegyautomaták, parkolóórák tesztelésére szánták.A 200 forint coin, MINTA (trial strike) inscription instead of year. First prototype. Has the same size as the circulating 200 forints. Issued to test ticket machines and parking meters.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 200 Forint (Trial Strike) ND (2008) from Hungary made of Copper clad nickel weighing 9.55g is that it features a unique design that was not ultimately adopted for circulation. The coin's obverse features a stylized portrait of Lajos Kossuth, a prominent Hungarian politician and national hero, while the reverse depicts the Hungarian coat of arms surrounded by an ornate border. The coin's design was created by the Hungarian artist, László Szlávics, and it was only produced in a small quantity as a trial strike, making it a rare and collectible item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (2008) BP. | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Forint (Trial Strike) ND (2008) coin.
