Obverse. Photo © Tóth Numizmatika
  • 2000 Forint 1998, KM# 729, Hungary, UNICEF, Children of the World
  • 2000 Forint 1998, KM# 729, Hungary, UNICEF, Children of the World
Description

UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, stands as a premier UN agency dedicated to providing humanitarian and developmental assistance to children worldwide. Operating across 192 countries and territories, UNICEF delivers a wide array of services encompassing immunizations, disease prevention, HIV treatment, nutritional aid, sanitation enhancement, educational support, and emergency relief. Stemming from the International Children's Emergency Fund (ICEF) established in 1946, UNICEF was formally established by the U.N. General Assembly to institutionalize post-war relief endeavors. Since its inception, UNICEF has evolved to address both immediate and long-term needs of children and women, solidifying its place as a permanent fixture within the United Nations System since 1953.

Engraver: László Szlávics Jr.

Obverse

Depicts the figure of a waving girl based on a child's drawing and a stylized key. In the lower third, three rows of inscriptions "For the children of the world" are visible, with the engraver's privy mark placed next to the key on the left side.

A
VILÁG
GYERMEKEIÉRT
iSz

Reverse

Depicts the denomination displayed in successive rows, with a horizontal line beneath the "2000" value. Positioned at the top center is the official UNICEF logo (‘mother and child’ emblem), followed by the engraver's privy mark below it. In the lower third, the year of issue and mint mark are presented in two rows, with the country name (Hungarian Republic) placed between them.

UNISEF
iSz
2000
F O R I N T
MAGYAR
KÖZTÁRSASÁG
1998
BP.

Edge

2000 Forint

Third Republic

UNICEF
Children of the World

Subscribe series
KM# 729 Schön# 234 Adamo# EM153
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.925
Weight 31.46 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Budapest Mint (BP)

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