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  • 5 Forint 1967-1968, KM# 576, Hungary
  • 5 Forint 1967-1968, KM# 576, Hungary
Obverse

Depicts a portrait of Lajos Kossuth facing right.

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".

Engraver: István Iván

1802-1894 KOSSUTH
IVANI

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.

Engravers: Ferenc Szabó, Iván István

MAGYAR·NÉPKÖZTÁRSASÁG
19 67
BP.
+ 5 FORINT +

Edge

5 Forint

People's Republic
KM# 576 Huszar# 2317 Unger# 1582
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Characteristics
Material Nickel Brass
Weight 7.4 g
Diameter 27.5 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Budapest Mint (BP)

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