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  • 1 Forint 1957-1966, KM# 555, Hungary
  • 1 Forint 1957-1966, KM# 555, Hungary
Description

Engraver: István Iván

Obverse

Depicts the coat of arms of the Hungarian People's Republic, surrounded by the country name, and the issue date below.

The coat of arms of the Hungarian People's Republic (Kádár coat of arms) consists of a centrally positioned Hungarian shield adorned with a five-pointed red star at the top, symbolizing socialism. Surrounding the shield are ears of wheat on either side, representing agriculture and the nation's bounty.

MAGYAR · NÉPKÖZTÁRSASÁG
1965

Reverse

Depicts the denomination, decorated with one-one laurel leafs on both sides. Below the denomination is the mint mark "BP.", and beneath that is the inscription "FORINT".

1
BP.
FORINT

Edge

1 Forint

People's Republic
KM# 555 Unger# 1558 Huszar# 2326 Adamo# F6.2
Characteristics
Material Aluminium
Weight 1.5 g
Diameter 23.7 mm
Thickness 1.6 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Budapest Mint (BP)

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