500 Forint Ferenc Kölcsey

€1.00
IssuerHungary
Year1990
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value500 Forint (500 HUF)
CurrencyForint (1946-date)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight28 g
Dimensions40 mm
Thickness2.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)György Bognár
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#699, Schön#186, Adamo#EM116
Obverse descriptionInscriptions under coat of arms
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMAGYAR KÖZTÁRSASÁG 500 FORINT BP. 1990 BOGNÁR
(Translation: Republic of Hungary)
Reverse descriptionThe portrait of poet Ferenc Kölcsey, author of the `Himnusz`, the national anthem of Hungary, with a pen. Around the first line of the `Himnusz`.
Reverse scriptLatin, Latin (cursive)
Reverse letteringIsten áldd meg a magyart... Kölcsey Ferenc 1790-1838
(Translation: God bless the Hungarian... Kölcsey Ferenc 1790-1838)
EdgePlain
MintBP.
Hungarian mint, Budapest,Hungary (1925-date)
Mintage1990 BP. - - 10 000
1990 BP. - Proof - 5 000
Catalog ID9477510560
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