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5 Forint Trial Strike
1946 year| Silver (.835) | 20.0 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1946 |
| Value | 5 Forint 5 HUF = USD 0.014 |
| Currency | Forint (1946-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 20.0 g |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#401242 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Magyar Köztársaság
5
Forint
BP.
Próbaveret
1946
Translation:
Hungarian Republic
5
Forint
BP.
Trial Strike
1946
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Forint (Trial Strike) 1946 from Hungary is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued in 1946, just a year after the end of World War II, and Hungary was still recovering from the devastating effects of the war. The coin's design, which features a stylized image of a Hungarian crown on one side and the denomination on the other, was meant to symbolize the country's aspirations for a brighter future. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
