5 Forint (Trial Strike) 1946 front 5 Forint (Trial Strike) 1946 back
5 Forint (Trial Strike) 1946 photo
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5 Forint Trial Strike

1946 year
Silver (.835) 18.02 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Period
Republic (1946-1949)
Type
Pattern
Year
1946
Value
5 Forint (5&nbspHUF)
Currency
Forint (1946-date)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
18.02 g
Thickness
2.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#401238
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Magyar Köztársaság
Próbaveret
1946
BP.
5 Forint

Translation:
Hungarian Republic
Trial Strike
1946
BP.
5 Forint

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Forint (Trial Strike) 1946 from Hungary made of Silver (.835) weighing 18.02 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a test run to evaluate the design and production process. As a result, it is considered a collector's item and its rarity makes it highly sought after by numismatists.