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  • 5 Forint 1992-2011, KM# 694, Hungary
  • 5 Forint 1992-2011, KM# 694, Hungary
Obverse

Crane bird.

Cranes are large, long-legged and long-necked birds. Unlike the similar-looking but unrelated herons, cranes fly with necks outstretched, not pulled back. Most have elaborate and noisy courting displays or "dances". There are 15 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in Hungary.

Engraver: István Bartos

MAGYAR KÖZTÁRSASÁG
· 2010 ·

Reverse

Denomination.

Engraver: István Kósa

5
FORINT
BP.

Edge

5 Forint

3rd Republic
KM# 694 Schön# 199
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Characteristics
Material Nickel Brass
Weight 4.2 g
Diameter 21.2 mm
Thickness 1.6 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Budapest Mint (BP)

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