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  • 100 Forint 1996-2011, KM# 721, Hungary
  • 100 Forint 1996-2011, KM# 721, Hungary
Description

Engraver: István Kósa

Obverse

Depicts the coat of arms of Hungary surrounded by the country name, date below.

The Hungarian coat of arms, adopted in 1919 and reaffirmed on July 3, 1990, features a vertically divided shield with a rounded base. The left field displays eight red and silver horizontal bars, symbolizing the Árpád dynasty, while the right field depicts three green hills with a golden crown on the center hill and a silver patriarchal cross emerging from it. These elements represent the Danube, Tisza, Dráva, and Száva rivers, and the Tátra, Mátra, and Fátra mountain ranges. Atop the shield rests the Holy Crown of Hungary, also known as the Crown of Saint Stephen, which has been used for coronations since the 12th century. The crown's cross was tilted in the 17th century due to damage, and it has remained in this position since then, symbolizing the enduring history and legitimacy of Hungarian monarchs.

MAGYAR KÖZTÁRSASÁG
· 2008 ·

Reverse

Depicts a value with digits slightly overlapping. The mintmark (BP) is on the top, among wreath designs.

BP.
100
FORINT

Edge

100 Forint

Third Republic
KM# 721 Schön# 223
Characteristics
Material Bi-Metallic
Ring Stainless Steel
Center Brass Plated Steel
Weight 8 g
Diameter 23.8 mm
Thickness 2.2 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Budapest Mint (BP)

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