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Description
John von Neumann (Hungarian: Neumann János Lajos, 1903–1957) was a Hungarian-American polymath, excelling in mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, and more. His wide-ranging expertise made him a pioneer in various fields, including mathematics, physics, economics, computing, and statistics. He made significant contributions to quantum physics, functional analysis, game theory, and digital computing. Von Neumann also played a crucial role during World War II, working on the Manhattan Project and contributing to the development of implosion-type nuclear weapons. His expertise extended beyond wartime efforts, consulting for various organizations and chairing Defense Department committees. He was highly regarded as a defense scientist and nuclear weaponry expert, earning accolades such as the Medal of Freedom and having a crater on the Moon named after him.
Engraver: Áron Bohus
Obverse
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Depicts the portrait of János Neumann with the IAS machine behind, surrounded by the inscription. Neumann János • 1903-1957 |
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Reverse
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Depicts the Hungarian Republic's country name arranged in horizontal rows, followed by the denomination, year of issue, mint mark, and engraver's privy mark. In the backdrop, a perspective representation of the binary numeral system's elements, the numbers "0" and "1," is visible. MAGYAR KÖZTÁRSASÁG |
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5000 Forint
Third Republic
100th Anniversary of Birth of John von Neumann
KM# 770 Adamo# EM188
100th Anniversary of Birth of John von Neumann
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