500 Forint (Budapest Cultural Forum) 1985 front 500 Forint (Budapest Cultural Forum) 1985 back
500 Forint (Budapest Cultural Forum) 1985 photo
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500 Forint Budapest Cultural Forum

1985 year
Silver (.640) 28 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Period
People's Republic (1949-1989)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1985
Value
500 Forint (500&nbspHUF)
Currency
Forint (1946-date)
Composition
Silver (.640)
Weight
28 g
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#34358
Rarity index
68%

Reverse

Greek column head with Budapest shield, pigeon on top right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CULTURAL
FORUM
BUDAPEST
15.10-25.11.
1985
CSR

Translation: Cultural Forum Budapest, 15th October - 25th November 1985

Engraver: Róbert Csíkszentmihályi

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1985 Hungarian 500 Forint silver coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Budapest Cultural Forum, a prominent cultural center in Hungary. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a woman, representing the forum's dedication to promoting arts and culture, while the reverse side depicts the forum's iconic building, which was completed in 1984. The coin's design was created by renowned Hungarian artist, László Szlávics, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985 BP. 10000 - - - - - -

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