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25 Forint Béla Bartók
1961 year| Silver (.750) | 17.5 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-1989) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1961 |
| Value | 25 Forint (25 HUF) |
| Currency | Forint (1946-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#34294 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Portrait of Béla Bartók facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BARTÓK BÉLA EMLÉKÉV
1881 - 1961
Translation:
Béla Bartók Memorial Year
1881 - 1961
Engraver: István IVÁN
Edge
Changing letters (M. Á. P. V.) and pattern
Script: Latin
Lettering: M. Á. P. V.
Translation: M. Á. P. V. = Magyar Állami Pénzverő = Hungarian State Mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1961 Hungarian 25 Forint Béla Bartók silver coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the famous Hungarian composer's life and work. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Béla Bartók, while the reverse side features a scene from his famous opera, "Bluebeard's Castle." This coin was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Bartók's birth and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 BP. | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Forint (Béla Bartók) 1961 coin.
