HUNGARY, proof gold one hundred forint, 1968 (KM.585) (AGW = .2433 oz), one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Birth of Ignaz Semmelweiss Commemorative. FDC.
Ignaz Semmelweis described as the "Saviour of Mothers" was instrumental in introducing antiseptic handwashing procedures in obstetrical clinics during the mid nineteenth century, drastically reducing mortality rates.