2000 Forint (Hungarian Revolution of 1848-49) – Hungary

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 150th Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-49

Hungary

Context

Year: 1998

Issuer: Hungary

Period:

Republic

(since 1989)

Currency:

Forint

(since 1946)

Total mintage: 15,030

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 31.46 g

Silver weight: 29.10 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #727

Numista: #34460

Value

Exchange value: 2000 HUF = $6.30

Bullion value: $84.41

Inflation-adjusted value: 9017.70 HUF

Obverse

Description:

1848-1849 Hungarian Revolution commemorative coin, featuring the Military Order of 1848.

Inscription:

MAGYAR KÖZTÁRSASÁG

2000 FORINT

BP.1998

LEBÓ F.

Translation:

HUNGARIAN REPUBLIC

2000 FORINT

BP.1998

LEBÓ F.

Script: Latin

Language: Hungarian

Engravers: Ferenc Lebó, Andor Klavóra, Dezső Vári

Reverse

Description:

National Guard flags over Europe.

Inscription:

1848

1849

LEBÓ F.

Translation:

1848

1849

LEBÓ F.

Script: Latin

Language: Hungarian

Engravers: Ferenc Lebó, Andor Klavóra, Dezső Vári

Edge

150 reeds

Mints

Name	Mark
Hungarian mint	BP.

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1998	BP.	5,000
1998	BP.	10,000	Proof
1998	BP.	30	BU

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