500 Forint Telstar 1 Satelite
1992 year| Silver (.925) | 31.46 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 500 Forint (500 HUF) |
| Currency | Forint (1946-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.46 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#34384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Telstar 1 setelite above Earth
Script: Latin
Lettering: TELSTAR 1 1962
Engraver: György Bognár
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1992 Hungarian Telstar 1 Satellite 500 Forint silver coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the launch of the Telstar 1 satellite, which was the first commercial communications satellite to transmit signals across the Atlantic Ocean. The coin's design features an image of the satellite on the obverse, and the reverse features the Hungarian coat of arms and the denomination. The coin was minted in a limited quantity of 50,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and space enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 BP. | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Forint (Telstar 1 Satelite) 1992 coin.
