Recently I've been focusing on completing the sets of minor types from the Hungarian periods I collect. The 2 fillér denomination was introduced in 1892 when Austria-Hungary adopted the korona monetary system (gold standard), and was produced until 1992 when they eliminated the 2 and 5 fillér (the 10 fillér was then the smallest denomination produced starting in 1993). The 2 fillér set consists of nine business strikes and one proof-only issue, though I have some restrikes, errors, and a pattern of this denomination as well. The Austro-Hungarian Compromise - Hungarian Korona Period (1892-1918) Hungary 1910KB Bronze 2 Fillér KM-481 (1892-1915) 3.28g 19mm x 1mm NGC MS66 BN A small handfull of zinc and bronze proof restrikes dated 1892 were issued of this type, as well as bronze restrikes dated 1910, but all are exceedingly rare (mintage of 11-22 pieces). Hungary 1916KB Iron 2 Fillér Pattern Huszar-2225 (1916) RRR! 16mm Thick Planchet NGC AU58 A reduced diameter pattern similar to the above bronze issue was struck on a thick iron planchet dated 1916, but a business strike of this coin was never produced. Hungary 1916KB Iron 2 Fillér KM-497 (1916-1918) 2.78g 17.3mm NGC MS63 These dies were pushed into hard service, and examples showing extreme die deterioration on the reverse are common. Restrikes dated 1916 and 1917 were produced of this type, but all are exceedingly rare (mintage unknown). Hungary (1916-18)KB Iron 2 Fillér KM-497 (1916-1918) 2.78g 17.3mm NGC Mint Error Double Struck VF30 Surviving errors from this period are extremely rare, so I was very pleased to acquire this double struck example of the above iron type. The Kingdom of Hungary - Hungarian Pengő Period (1926-1945) Hungary 1937BP Bronze 2 Fillér KM-506 (1926-1940) 3.33g 19mm x 1.25mm NGC MS64 RB Restrikes dated 1929 and 1933 were also produced of this type (mintage of 300). WWII Issues (1940-1944) Hungary 1940BP Steel 2 Fillér KM-518.1 (1940) Plain Rim 3.3g 19mm x 1.6mm The plain rim subtype KM-518.1 was short-lived and is very scarce in high grades as most are found worn or corroded. 400 restrikes were also produced of this type, but I have never seen one in person. Hungary 1940BP Steel 2 Fillér KM-518.2 (1940-1942) Decorative Rim 3.3g 19mm x 1.6mm NGC MS64 The vast majority of surviving examples of KM-518 are this decorative rim subtype. Note that KM-506 Bronze, KM-518.1 Iron Plain Rim, and KM-518.2 Iron Decorative Rim types were all produced in 1940. Hungary 1942BP Steel 2 Filler Proof Restrike with Rosette KM-518.2 (1940-1942) Decorative Rim NGC PF65 A restrike of this type dated 1940 was also produced, but it is much rarer. The restrike mark (a small rosette) can be seen on the reverse above the mint mark (BP) at six o'clock. Hungary 1944BP Zinc 2 Fillér KM-519 (1943-1944) 2.03g 17mm x 1.5mm NGC MS64 The zinc planchets used for this WWII issue did not survive very well, and mint state examples without corrosion are difficult to find. Restrikes dated 1943 and 1944 were produced (500 of each) but I have never seen one.
The Second Hungarian Republic Period (1946-1949) Hungary 1946BP Bronze 2 Fillér KM-529 (1946-1947) 3g 17mm x 1.7mm NGC MS64 RD Hungary 1947BP Bronze 2 Fillér Proof Restrike with Rosette KM-529 (1946-1947) 3g 17mm x 1.7mm NGC PF64 RD The restrike mark (small rosette) can be seen on the reverse below the mint mark (BP) at six o'clock. Restrikes dated 1946 were also produced, but they are much rarer. The Hungarian People's Republic - Pre-Revolution Period (1949-1956) Hungary 1950BP Aluminum 2 Fillér KM-546 (1950-1989) 0.65g 18mm x 1.1mm NGC MS66 Hungary 1963BP Aluminum 2 Fillér KM-546 (1950-1989) 0.65g 18mm x 1.1mm NGC Mint Error - Misplaced Center Hole MS63 A misplaced center hole is the most common error found on these modern 2 fillér types, though the misalignment is usually less than what is seen on this example. The Hungarian People's Republic - Post-Revolution Period (1957-1989) Hungary 1966BP Copper-Nickel 2 Fillér Proof (1966-1967) KM-546a 2.05g 18mm x 1.1mm Being otherwise identical to KM-546, the KM-546a type was struck in copper-nickel instead of aluminum for the proof sets issued in 1966 and 1967. While I have sets from both years, unfortunately I don't have a photo of the reverse except as seen in the photo of one of my sets below (the coin on the far right). These proof issues were only sold in 8 coin presentation sets in red velvet lined cases. All aluminum minor types were struck in copper-nickel for this set, while the major types were struck in silver. The 5 forint proof was unique to these sets and was of a type previously issued in 1947. The Third Hungarian Republic Period (1989-Present) Hungary 1990BP Aluminum 2 Fillér KM-673 (1990-1992) 0.65g 18mm x 1.1mm NGC MS67 This type was only produced for three years and then the denomination (along with the 5 fillér) was discontinued at the end of 1992.
