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500 Forint Ferenc Liszt
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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Portrait of Ferenc Liszt facing right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LISZT FERENC EMLÉKÉV
1811 - 1961
Translation:
Ferenc Liszt Memorial Year
1811 - 1961
Engraver: Miklós Borsos
Edge
Patterned
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1961 Hungarian 500 Forint Ferenc Liszt gold coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Liszt's birth. Liszt was a renowned Hungarian composer and pianist, and the coin's design features a portrait of him on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and 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 (Ferenc Liszt) 1961 coin.
