500 Forint (Albertville Winter Olympics 1992) 1989 front 500 Forint (Albertville Winter Olympics 1992) 1989 back
500 Forint (Albertville Winter Olympics 1992) 1989 photo
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500 Forint Albertville Winter Olympics

1989 year
Silver (.900) 28 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Period
Republic (1989-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1989
Value
500 Forint (500&nbspHUF)
Currency
Forint (1946-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
28 g
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
2.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#34377
Rarity index
63%

Reverse

Two hockey players viewed from above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XVI. TÉLI OLIMPIA
ALBERTVILLE 1992

Translation: 16th Olympic Winter Games, Albertville 1992

Engraver: Zoltán Fülöp

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1989 Hungarian 500 Forint Albertville Winter Olympics coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized image of a skater, while the reverse side features a beautiful representation of the Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can serve as a window into a country's history, culture, and values.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989 BP. 15000 - - - - - -

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