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500 Forint Winter Olympics - Lake Placid
1980 year| Silver (.640) | 39 g | 46 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-1989) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1980 |
| Value | 500 Forint (500 HUF) |
| Currency | Forint (1946-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.640) |
| Weight | 39 g |
| Diameter | 46 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#34353 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Olympic stadium symbol and snowflake
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XIII. TÉLI OLIMPIAI JÁTÉKOK 1980
* LAKE PLACID N . Y . *
Translation: 13th Olympic Games, Lake Placid, New York 1980
Interesting fact
The 1980 Winter Olympics - Lake Placid 500 Forint coin from Hungary is unique in that it features a unique design that showcases the country's participation in the Winter Olympics, held in Lake Placid, New York that year. The coin's design features a skier in mid-action, set against the backdrop of a snowy mountain range, symbolizing the spirit of winter sports and competition. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and sports enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 BP. | 12500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Forint (Winter Olympics - Lake Placid) 1980 coin.
