2000 Forint (50 years of Forint) 1996 front 2000 Forint (50 years of Forint) 1996 back
2000 Forint (50 years of Forint) 1996 photo
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2000 Forint 50 years of Forint

1996 year
Silver (.925) 31.46 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Period
Republic (1989-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
2000 Forint 2000 HUF = USD 5.47
Currency
Forint (1946-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
31.46 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#34458
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

13 different Forint coin designs spread like a hoard

Script: Latin

Lettering: ÖTVENÉVES A FORINT

Translation: The Forint is fifty years old

Engravers: Sándor Sebestyén, Dezső Vári, István Kósa

Edge

152 reeds

Comment

LN-280

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Hungarian Forint, which was introduced in 1946 as the official currency of Hungary. The coin's design features the official emblem of Hungary, a crowned coat of arms, on one side, and the anniversary inscription "50 év" (50 years) on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition adds to its collectible value and symbolizes the significance of the occasion.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996 BP. 50 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2000 Forint (50 years of Forint) 1996 coin.