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5000 Forint János Kálvin
2009 year| Silver (.925) | 31.46 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 5000 Forint 5000 HUF = USD 14 |
| Currency | Forint (1946-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.46 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#34600 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
In the centre of the reverse side is a portrait of John Calvin after a painting by Hans Holbein. The outer ring along the edge of the coin bears the legends ‘SOLI DEO GLORIA’ and ‘JOHN CALVIN 1509-1564’. The Euro-star logo, indicating that the coin was issued as part of the Europa Coin Programme, and the signature mark of the coin’s designer, Márta Csikai, are featured on either side of the portrait.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI DEO GLORIA
eu
KÁLVIN JÁNOS 1509-1564
Translation: Glory to God only, John Kalvin 1509-1564
Engraver: Márta Csikai
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The János Kálvin 5000 Forint coin was issued in 2009 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the birth of John Calvin, a French theologian and pastor who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. The coin's design features an image of Calvin on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in silver (.925) and has a weight of 31.46 grams. It's a non-circulating coin, meaning it's not intended for general circulation and is primarily sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 BP. | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5000 Forint (János Kálvin) 2009 coin.
