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50 Forint Béla Bartók
1961 year| Silver (.750) | 20 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-1989) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1961 |
| Value | 50 Forint (50 HUF) |
| Currency | Forint (1946-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#34297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Portrait of Béla Bartók facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering: BARTÓK BÉLA EMLÉKÉV 1881-1961
Translation: Béla Bartók Memorial Year 1881-1961
Engraver: István IVÁN
Edge
Changing letters (M. Á. P. V.) and pattern
Script: Latin
Lettering: M . Á . P . V .
Translation: M. Á. P. V. = Magyar Állami Pénzverő = Hungarian State Mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1961 Hungarian 50 Forint Béla Bartók silver coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Bartók's birth, who was a renowned Hungarian composer and pianist. The coin's design features a portrait of Bartók on one side and a depiction of a traditional Hungarian musical instrument, the cimbalom, on the other. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and music enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 BP. | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Forint (Béla Bartók) 1961 coin.
