2000 Forint (Old Balaton ships "Helka and Kelén") 1997 front 2000 Forint (Old Balaton ships "Helka and Kelén") 1997 back
2000 Forint (Old Balaton ships "Helka and Kelén") 1997 photo

2000 Forint Old Balaton ships "Helka and Kelén"

1997 year
Silver (.925) 31.46 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Period
Republic (1989-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
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
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#21791
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Illustration of the twin ships Helka & Kelén launched in 1891

Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)

Lettering:
RÉGI BALATONI HAJÓK
HELKA
KELÉN
1891

Translation: Old Balaton ships HELKA KELÉN 1891

Engraver: Bartos istván

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

The 2000 Forint coin featuring the Old Balaton ships "Helka and Kelén" is a unique collector's item, as it was only produced in 1997 and has a limited mintage. It's made of sterling silver (.925) and weighs 31.46 grams, making it a substantial and valuable piece for coin collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997 BP. 15000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2000 Forint (Old Balaton ships "Helka and Kelén") 1997 coin.