Catalog
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Year | 1946 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 5 Forint (5 HUF) |
| Currency | Forint (1946-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 20.0 g |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) |
| Obverse description | |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
Kossuth 1802-1894 (Translation: Kossuth 1802-1894) |
| Reverse description | |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
Magyar Köztársaság 5 Forint BP. Próbaveret 1946 (Translation: Hungarian Republic 5 Forint BP. Trial Strike 1946) |
| Edge | |
| Mint |
BP. Hungarian mint, Budapest,Hungary (1925-date) |
| Mintage |
1946 BP. - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1013563010 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: The 1946 5 Forint trial strike represents a pivotal moment in Hungarian history: the immediate post-World War II era and the formation of the Second Hungarian Republic. Following devastating hyperinflation of the Pengő, the Forint's introduction in August 1946 was vital for economic stabilization. This trial strike underscores the urgent need for a new, stable currency to rebuild the nation, reflecting Hungary's transition to a republican identity under Soviet influence.
Artistry: Engraver details for this trial strike are often undocumented, but its design aligns with post-war national coinage aesthetics. The stylistic school prioritizes clear, functional representation of national symbols. The obverse typically features the