50 Forint (International Children's Safety Service) 2005 front 50 Forint (International Children's Safety Service) 2005 back
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50 Forint International Children's Safety Service

2005 year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 7.6 g 27.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Period
Republic (1989-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2005
Value
50 Forint 50 HUF = USD 0.14
Currency
Forint (1946-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
7.6 g
Diameter
27.4 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#8655
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Value underlined

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50
FORINT
BP.

Engraver: István Bartos

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 50 Forint coin from Hungary, issued in 2005 to commemorate the International Children's Safety Service, features a unique design that incorporates a child's handprint. The coin's designer, Istvan Kosa, wanted to emphasize the importance of protecting children's safety and well-being, and the handprint symbolizes the vulnerability and innocence of childhood. The coin's design was well-received and is considered a distinctive feature of modern Hungarian numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005 BP. 2000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Forint (International Children's Safety Service) 2005 coin.