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  • 5 Forint 1990, KM# 738, Hungary
  • 5 Forint 1990, KM# 738, Hungary
Description

A notable aspect of the 1990 coin series produced during the regime change in 1989 is that they still featured the Kádár coat of arms, but the inscription was updated to 'Hungarian Republic.' This period in Hungary, between 1956 and 1989, is known as the Kádár era or the Hungarian People's Republic, named after János Kádár, the country's de facto leader until May 1988.

Engraver: István Iván

Obverse

Depicts the portrait of Lajos Kossuth facing right. The inscription "HUNGARIAN PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC" appears around the edge, and the inscription "KOSSUTH" is placed below the portrait.

Lajos Kossuth de Udvard et Kossuthfalva (1802–1894) was a Hungarian lawyer, journalist, politician and Governor-President of the Kingdom of Hungary during the revolution of 1848–49. With the help of his talent in oratory in political debates and public speeches, Kossuth emerged from a poor gentry family into regent-president of Kingdom of Hungary. He was widely honored during his lifetime, including in Great Britain and the United States, as a freedom fighter and bellwether of democracy in Europe. Kossuth's bronze bust can be found in the United States Capitol with the inscription: "Father of Hungarian Democracy, Hungarian Statesman, Freedom Fighter, 1848–1849"

MAGYAR KÖZTÁRSASÁG
KOSSUTH

Reverse

Depicts the coat of arms of the Hungarian People's Republic above denomination separating date with the mintmark (BP) between shield and numeral.

The coat of arms of the Hungarian People's Republic 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.

19 90
BP.
5
FORINT

Edge

5 Forint

Transitional
KM# 738 Schön# 179 Adamo# FE17
Characteristics
Material Cupronickel
Weight 5 g
Diameter 23.4 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Budapest Mint (BP)

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