2000 Forint Old Balaton ships `Helka and Kelén`

€21,791.00
IssuerHungary
Year1997
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2000 Forint
CurrencyForint (1946-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight31.46 g
Dimensions38.61 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Bartos István
Reverse: Bartos istván
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#722, Schön#227, Adamo#EM146
Obverse descriptionBalaton landscape with the Badacsony mountains and sail boats
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMAGYAR KÖZTÁRSASÁG 2000 FORINT 1997 BP. BI
(Translation: Republic of Hungary)
Reverse descriptionIllustration of the twin ships Helka & Kelén launched in 1891
Reverse scriptLatin, Latin (cursive)
Reverse letteringRÉGI BALATONI HAJÓK HELKA KELÉN 1891
(Translation: Old Balaton ships HELKA KELÉN 1891)
EdgeMilled
MintBP.
Hungarian mint, Budapest,Hungary (1925-date)
Mintage1997 BP. - - 5 000
1997 BP. - Proof - 15 000
Catalog ID5940758540
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