The National Bank of Hungary has released new silver Proof and base metal coins marking the bicentenary anniversary of the poem written and which became the basis of Hungary’s national anthem. The coins are produced by the Mint of Hungary at their facilities in Budapest on behalf of the National Bank. Designed by sculptor Tamás […]
Hungary: New coin series featuring outstanding restoration of St. Stephen’s Hall launches
The National Bank of Hungary has released (19th August) the first coin in a new series which emphasises a focus on the National Hauszmann Programme, launched in 2019 with a view to restoring the Buda Castle District. Hungary possesses an outstanding intellectual and cultural heritage, and many projects have been undertaken since the return of […]
Hungary: Latest coin released in current series Hungarian Nobel prize winners honours Georg von Békésy
The Magyar Nemzeti Bank has released (3rd June) new commemorative coins which continue the series entitled “Hungarian Nobel Prize Winners” first launched in 2012. For 2022, the sixth coin in the series focuses on Biophysicist Georg von Békésy (1899–1972). The coins were issued on the 123rd anniversary of his birth and also mark the 50th […]
Hungary: Commemorative 100-forint coins released, featuring newly opened National Money Museum
The National Bank of Hungary has released (17th March) new commemorative 100-forint coins on the occasion of the opening of the bank’s own Money Museum, which is located in their exquisite baroque-style headquarters located on Liberty Square in Central Budapest. The Money Museum of the Hungarian National Bank was officially opened on March 15th and […]
Hungary: Silver Proof collector coins honour Maurice Benyovszky, the most renowned Hungarian world traveller
The Magyar Nemzeti — Hungarian National Bank has released (20th September) commemorative coins on the occasion of the 280th anniversary of the birth of one of the greatest 18th-century travellers and explorers of the world and a Hungarian national hero. During his adventures, Maurice Benyovszky (1741-1786) explored four different parts of the world and by […]
Hungary: Forint currency celebrates 75 years with issue of new six-coin series depicting National Bank
The National Bank of Hungary has released new five-forint (U.S. $0.017) commemorative coins which are in celebration of the creation and issuance 75 years ago of the national currency — the forint. The need to replace Hungary’s currency shortly after the conclusion of the Second World War was due to the rampant level of inflation […]
Hungary: Delayed UEFA Championships celebrated with silver Proof collector coins
The Magyar Nemzeti — Hungarian National Bank has released commemorative coins marking the delayed UEFA Football Championships in which Hungary will also be participating as the host country. The effects of the pandemic have resulted in the delay of up to one year of the tournament. As well as participating in the games, the city […]
Hungary: New “Nation-Building Sovereigns of the Árpád Dynasty” series debuts, featuring St. Stephen
The Magyar Nemzeti Bank has issued (11th January) the first coins which are part of a new collector series entitled “Nation-Building Sovereigns of the Árpád Dynasty,” honouring the founding royal house of the Hungarian nation. The series begins by focusing on the founder of the Hungarian Kingdom itself, king, later Saint Stephen I. The series […]
Hungary: Collector coins issued to mark 125 years of the Hungarian Olympic Committee
The Magyar Nemzeti Bank has issued (2nd December) new sterling silver and base metal coins which remembers the 125th anniversary of the formation of the Hungarian Olympic Committee. The-then Kingdom of Hungary was represented by Ferenc Kemény (1860–1944), a noted Hungarian educator and humanist. One year later, on 19 December 1895, the Magyar Olimpiai Bizottság […]
Hungary: Rare and distinctive Komondor dog breed features on new collector coins
The National Bank of Hungary has issued (4th October) new collector coins which highlight one of the country’s native dog breeds and is the second coin in the series launched last year entitled “Hungarian Sheep and Hunting Dog Breeds.” The release of these coins coincides with World Animal Day. Featured on the new coins is […]
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