Hungary 500 Forint, 1961
Béla Bartók
Information
Country
Hungary
Hungary
Currency
Forint
(1946 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
500 Forint
Year
1961
Ruler
People's Republic
(1949–1989)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
38.38
Diameter (mm)
40
Thickness (mm)
2.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
500 Forint from Hungary. Issued in 1961. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 40 mm and weighs 38.38 g.
- Obverse
- Lyre above denomination, date and mintmark (Hungarian People's Republic)
- Reverse
- Portrait of Béla Bartók facing left (Béla Bartók Memorial Year 1881-1961)
- Edge
- Patterned
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 BP. | 2.5K | Proof |
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