Centenary of the birth of Ede Teller

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On 16 January 2008 the Magyar Nemzeti Bank issued a silver collector coin with a face value of HUF 5,000 called “Centenary of the birth of Ede Teller”.
On the obverse of the coin, with reference to Ede Teller’s life work, there is a motif symbolising the most effective process of releasing nuclear energy, a diagram of the deuterium-tritium fusion reaction, while on the reverse there is a portrait of Ede Teller.
The coin was designed by Mihály Fritz.
The coin is made of .925 fine silver, weighs 31.46 grams, and has a diameter of 38.61 mm and a reeded edge.
10,000 coins may be struck, of which 6,000 are produced by the special proof technology.

Pictures and info Magyar Nemzeti Bank

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Mint: Hungarian Mint
Denomination: 5.000 Forint
Quality: Proof
Issue limit: 6.000 pcs.
Alloy: 92,5% Sterling Silver
Diameter: 38,61 mm
Weight: 31,46 grams
Artist: Mihaly Fritz
Box/Capsule: No/Yes
Certificate: Yes

This issue celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Hungarian-born American theoretical physicist Edward Teller, also known as "the father of the hydrogen bomb". Ede was his original Hungarian name, which he changed when he moved to the USA.