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500 Forint Béla Bartók
1961 year| Gold (.986) | 38.38 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-1989) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1961 |
| Value | 500 Forint (500 HUF) |
| Currency | Forint (1946-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 38.38 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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
Patterned
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Forint (Béla Bartók) 1961 coin from Hungary is that it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Béla Bartók, 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 gold content and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and music enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 BP. | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Forint (Béla Bartók) 1961 coin.
