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5 Forint Lajos Kossuth
1946 year| Silver (.835) | 20 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-1949) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1946 |
| Value | 5 Forint (5 HUF) |
| Currency | Forint (1946-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1977 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#12869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
Bust of Lajos Kossuth looking right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1802-1894
KOSSUTH
Engraver: István Iván
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: MUNKA A NEMZETI JÓLÉT ALAPJA +
Translation: Work is the foundation of the Nation's wealth
Comment
Variant with error edge lettering "MUNKNEMZETI JÓLÉT ALAPJA +" exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1946 Hungarian 5 Forint Lajos Kossuth silver coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic upheaval in Hungary. The coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Kossuth's birth, who was a prominent Hungarian politician and leader of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. The coin's design features a portrait of Kossuth on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. Despite its historical significance, the coin's mintage was relatively low, with only 50,000 coins produced, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 BP | 39802 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Forint (Lajos Kossuth) 1946 coin.
