© Máté Bikfalvi (CC0)
© Máté Bikfalvi (CC0)
2000 Forint János Irinyi
2017 year| Copper-nickel (Cu75Ni25) | 14 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Magyar Pénzverő |
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 2000 Forint 2000 HUF = USD 5.47 |
| Currency | Forint (1946-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (Cu75Ni25) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Size | 28.43 × 28.43 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#112990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Portrait of János Irinyi featuring text in microscript on his tunic and with his name and the dates of his life
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IRINYI JÁNOS
"200 ÉVE SZÜLETETT A ROBBANÁSMENTES GYUFA SZABADALMATÓJA"
1817-1895
Translation: "THE PATENTOR OF THE NOISELESS MATCH WAS BORN 200 YEARS AGO"
Designer: Zoltán Endrődy
Edge
Plain
Comment
200th Anniversary of the birth of János Irinyi.BU version:
Interesting fact
The János Irinyi 2000 Forint coin was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of János Irinyi, a Hungarian inventor and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of the safety match. The coin's design features an image of Irinyi, as well as a depiction of a matchstick and a flame, symbolizing his innovative spirit and legacy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2000 Forint (János Irinyi) 2017 coin.
