5 Pengő - Provisional Government Issue 1945 front 5 Pengő - Provisional Government Issue 1945 back
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5 Pengő - Provisional Government Issue

1945 year
Aluminium 4.5 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Period
Provisional Government (1945)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1945
Value
5 Pengos (5 Pengő)
Currency
Pengo (1927-1946)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
4.5 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
2.58 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 October 1945
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#6502
Rarity index
15%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1945
5
BP.
PENGŐ

Engraver: István Iván

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5 Pengő coin from Hungary was designed by the Hungarian artist, Lajos Kossuth, in 1945. The coin features a portrait of Kossuth on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the Hungarian coat of arms. The coin was made of aluminum and weighed 4.5 grams. It was issued by the Provisional Government of Hungary in 1945 and was used as a means of currency during a time of economic instability in the country.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1945 BP. 5002000 - - - - - -

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