5 Fillér (Set Issue) 1966-1967 front 5 Fillér (Set Issue) 1966-1967 back
5 Fillér (Set Issue) 1966-1967 photo
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5 Fillér Set Issue

 
Copper-nickel 1.9 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Period
People's Republic (1949-1989)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1966-1967
Value
5 Fillér (0.05&nbspHUF)
Currency
Forint (1946-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
1.9 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#42575
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

Mintmark, denomination in ornamented wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BP.
5
FILLÉR

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Fillér coin from Hungary, issued from 1966 to 1967, has an interesting design feature. On the obverse side of the coin, there is an image of a man's head, which is actually a depiction of the Hungarian poet, János Arany. This design was chosen to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Arany's death. The coin's design was created by the Hungarian artist, Miklós Kocsis, and it is considered a unique and distinctive feature of this coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1966 BP. 5006 - - - - - -
1967 BP. 5015 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Fillér (Set Issue) 1966-1967 coin.