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  • 200 Forint 1985, KM# 650, Hungary, Wildlife Preservation, Wildcat
  • 200 Forint 1985, KM# 650, Hungary, Wildlife Preservation, Wildcat
Description

The Wildlife Preservation coin series showcases the rare and endangered animals of Hungary that are under the protection of nature conservation efforts.

Engraver: Zoltán Fülöp

Obverse

Depicts a wildcat within a square frame, surrounded by the inscription IF YOU VALUE LIFE... above and below, on the left the animal's Hungarian name, on the left the Latin taxonomic name, the engraver's initials (FZ) below.

The wildcat (Felis silvestris) is a petite feline species indigenous to Europe, Africa, and Asia. Serving as the precursor to the domestic cat (Felis catus), it shares numerous physical and behavioral characteristics with its domesticated counterpart. While resembling domestic cats, wildcats are generally larger with elongated legs. They possess a coat ranging from tawny to grayish, adorned with distinct stripes or spots, aiding in their camouflage within their natural environment. Solitary by nature, wildcats are primarily active during the night, preying on small mammals, birds, and insects. Conservation initiatives are underway to safeguard wildcat populations, given the threats they encounter, such as habitat loss, fragmentation, and interbreeding with domestic cats.

...HA KEDVES
AZ ÉLETE...
FZ
VADMACSKA
FELIS SILVESTRIS

Reverse

Depicts a raised square, dividing the issue year, stylized letters and numbers indicate the denomination and the country name (Hungarian People's Republic), the mintmark (BP) above the square, the engraver's initials (FZ).

BP
MAGYAR NÉPKÖZTÁRSASÁG
200
FORINT
19 85
FZ

Edge

200 Forint

People's Republic
KM# 650 Schön# 147 Adamo# EM86
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.640
Weight 16 g
Diameter 35 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Budapest Mint (BP)

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