50 Fillér 1948 front 50 Fillér 1948 back
50 Fillér 1948 photo
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50 Fillér

1948 year
Aluminium 1.4 g 22.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Period
Republic (1946-1949)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1948
Value
50 Fillér (0.50&nbspHUF)
Currency
Forint (1946-date)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.4 g
Diameter
22.2 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#2547
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Denomination in wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BP.
50
FILLÉR

Designer: József Reményi

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 50 Fillér 1948 coin was the first coin to be issued by the Hungarian National Bank after World War II. It was designed by the Hungarian artist, Lajos Kossuth, and features a portrait of Lajos Kossuth on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the Hungarian coat of arms. The coin was made of aluminum and weighs 1.4 grams. It was minted in 1948 and was used as a standard circulation coin in Hungary until the introduction of the Forint in 1949.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1948 BP. 15000000 - - - - - -

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