50 Korun (Death of Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav) 1971 front 50 Korun (Death of Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav) 1971 back
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50 Korun Death of Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav

1971 year
Silver (.700) 13 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Czechoslovakia
Period
Socialist Republic (1960-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1971
Value
50 Korun (50&nbspCSK)
Currency
Koruna (1953-1992)
Composition
Silver (.700)
Weight
13 g
Diameter
31 mm
Thickness
2.20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
30 September 2000
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#20191
Rarity index
42%

Reverse

Left portrait of Hviezdoslav

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PAVOL ORSZÁGH
HVIEZDOSLAV
1921 - 1971

Engraver: František David

Edge

Smooth with dots and diamond ornaments

Comment

After demonetization, 4,466 UNC and 228 Proof pieces were melted down.

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav, a Slovak poet and playwright who is considered one of the greatest figures in Slovak literature.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1971  5000 - - - - - -

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