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  • 20 Forint 1992-2011, KM# 696, Hungary
  • 20 Forint 1992-2011, KM# 696, Hungary
Obverse

Depicts Hungarian iris (Iris aphylla hungarica) surrounded by the country name.

Iris aphylla subsp. hungarica (also known as 'steppe iris') is a species in the genus Iris. Found within the countries of Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Ukraine, Moldova, and Italy. It has curved, pointed, thin leaves, slender stem, several large flowers in shades of purple, or dark purple, or violet-blue. It is rare plant, that is protected by environmental law in the various countries of Europe.

Engraver: István Bartos

MAGYAR KÖZTÁRSASÁG
· 2008 ·

Reverse

Denomination.

Engraver: István Kósa

20
FORINT
BP.

Edge

20 Forint

Third Republic
KM# 696 Schön# 201
Characteristics
Material Nickel Brass
Weight 6.9 g
Diameter 26.3 mm
Thickness 1.9 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Budapest Mint (BP)

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