25 Forint (10th Anniversary of Forint) 1956 front 25 Forint (10th Anniversary of Forint) 1956 back
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25 Forint 10th Anniversary of Forint

1956 year
Silver (.800) 20 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Period
People's Republic (1949-1989)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1956
Value
25 Forint (25&nbspHUF)
Currency
Forint (1946-date)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Weight
20 g
Diameter
34 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#41669
Rarity index
50%

Reverse

Industrial cogwheels with laurel branches, People's Republic coat of arms above divides value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
25 Ft
1946-1956
BP.

Engraver: István IVÁN - Ferenc KOHUT

Edge

Inscription of "Magyar Állami Pénzverde"

Script: Latin

Lettering: M Á P V

Translation: Hungarian State Mint

Comment

Official silver set:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1956 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Hungarian Forint, which was introduced as the country's official currency in 1946. The coin's design features the Hungarian coat of arms on one side and the number 25 on the other, with the inscription "25 Forint 1956" surrounding it. The coin was made of silver (.800) and weighs 20 grams. It is considered a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather as a collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1956 BP. 22000 - - - - - -

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