1 Forint, Hungary

1 Forint, Hungary, 1949-1952 obverse image1 Forint, Hungary, 1949-1952 reverse image
1 Forint coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Hungary flagHungary
  • Years of Minting:
    1949-1952
  • Period:
    People's Republic (1949-1989)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded (130 pieces)
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    BP. Hungarian mint, Budapest, Hungary (1925-date)
1 Forint Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$41.50

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Forint Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Leaves flank denomination

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Iván István

Obverse

Description:

First Hungarian People's Republic coat of arms (wreath surrounds wheat ear and hammer on radiant background below red star)

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Iván István

Edge

Description:

Reeded (130 pieces)

1 Forint Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

MAGYAR NÉPKÖZTÁRSASÁG 1949

Reverse:

1 BP. FORINT

1 Forint Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium

Size

1 Forint sizes
  • Weight:1.46 g
  • Diameter:23.7 mm
  • Thickness:1.6 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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