5 Forint
5 Forint
Hungary · 2002
A brass-colored Hungarian coin featuring a large numeral 5 and the denomination on one side, and a great egret standing among reeds with the text MAGYAR KÖZTÁRSASÁG on the other.
- Country
- Hungary
- Year
- 2002
- Denomination
- 5 Forint
- Metal
- Brass (Copper-Zinc-Nickel)
- Grade
- Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated with minor handling wear.
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Overview
A brass-colored Hungarian coin featuring a large numeral 5 and the denomination on one side, and a great egret standing among reeds with the text MAGYAR KÖZTÁRSASÁG on the other.
Historical significance
Issued by the Republic of Hungary (Magyar Köztársaság) prior to potential changes or modern series, representing everyday circulation coinage of contemporary Hungary.
Obverse (front)
Shows a large numeral '5' above the word 'FORINT' and the mint mark 'BP.', surrounded by a dotted border.
Reverse (back)
Features a great egret standing in water among reeds, encircled by the inscription 'MAGYAR KÖZTÁRSASÁG' and the year '2002'.
Estimated value
$0.10 to $0.50 in circulated condition
What drives this coin's value
Condition, scarcity of specific mint years, and presence of mint errors.
Grade assessment
Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated with minor handling wear.
Mintage & rarity
Common circulation coin with high mintage numbers.
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
As a modern, low-denomination circulation coin, counterfeits are extremely rare.
Notable varieties & errors
Standard circulation strike; no major rare varieties noted for this specific year.
Similar coins
Other denominations of modern Hungarian Forint coins featuring wildlife themes.
Care & preservation
Store in a cool, dry place in a standard coin flip or album. Avoid harsh cleaning or polishing to preserve any original finish.
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