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HUNGARY
KM 696 |
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SHORT COINS ENCYCLOPAEDIA |
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HUNGARY
KM 696 |
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SHORT COINS ENCYCLOPAEDIA |
| Face Value | Diameter mm | Weight g | Thickness mm | Edge | Composition | Rotation |
| 20 forint | 26.3 | 6.9 | 1.9 | Reeded | Nickel -Brass | Medal |
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The inscription along
the rim: 'Hungarian Republic' in Hungarian. In the center - Hungarian iris
plant, below - the year of minting. Iris aphylla (hungarica) is flower native for Central and East Europe. The word 'aphylla' is Greek for 'without leaf' in reference to its habit of going dormant in winter. |
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The numerical denomination, decorative line, the word 'Forint', mint mark 'BP' (Budapest). |