The history of the Castle of Eger reaches back to the days of King St. Stephen (975-1038), who established a diocese in Eger (in northern Hungary). The stone castle was built on the orders of the bishop of Eger following the Mongol invasion in 1241. As a part of a system of strongholds, the castle […]
Hungary: New coin re-creates gold florin of Albert Habsburg as part of ongoing “Medieval Hungarian Gold Forints” coin series
The Hungarian National Bank have issued (13th March) their latest recreation of the gold forint coins which are part of their popular and ongoing series entitled “Medieval Hungarian Gold Forints,” first launched in 2012. The series includes detailed designs from some of Hungary’s most well-known gold forint coins from the rulers of Medieval Hungary beginning with […]
The gold florins of medieval Hungary: King Albert of Habsburg (1437-1439)
Classic Hungarian Gold Coin Recreated on Modern Legal Tender The only gold coin Hungary will issue in 2018 reaches back seven centuries, to the gold guldens (or florins) of King Albert for its inspiration. Albert of Habsburg (the Magnanimous), a descendant of King Bela IV, was crowned king of Hungary on December 18, 1437, after […]
Hungary: New silver coin honours army officer Artúr Görgei on the 200th anniversary of his birth
The National Bank of Hungary have issued (30th January) a new coin which is in remembrance of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Artúr Görgei (1818-1896), who is considered one of the country’s most esteemed military minds, and army officer who is credited with the staunch defence of Hungary’s declaration of independence in 1848. […]
Hungary: Esteemed Hungarian composer featured on new silver coin
The National Bank of Hungary have issued (24th June) a new coin which pays tribute to one of the country’s most respected and esteemed music composers, who is also remembered as a folk-dance researcher. László Lajtha was born 125 years this month in 1892. His contribution to Hungarian arts and music resulted in a resurgence […]
Hungary: Historic Compromise remembered on new silver double crown
The National Bank of Hungary have launched (24th May) a new double-crown-sized silver coin which remembers one of the country’s most pivotal chapters in modern Hungarian history on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of this national event. From the 1st March 1867, the traditional Austrian Empire, which had existed since 1804, was transformed into a constitutional dual monarchy, officially […]
Hungary: János Irinyi, inventor of the match, features on latest “Hungarian Inventors” coin
The National Bank of Hungary will issue (18th May) a new coin in the very popular and ongoing collector series “Inventions and Technical Innovations of Hungarian Engineers and Inventors.” The series features the people and inventions that have made a significant technical or scientific contribution to popular culture and modern life. The latest coin highlights both […]
Hungary: Bükk National Park featured on latest rectangular silver coin
The National Bank of Hungary have issued their newest coin in their very popular and ongoing “National Parks of Hungary” series, which has featured some of the country’s most extraordinary national parks and landmarks. This year’s coin—the fourth in the series—features the Bükk National Park, considered one of Hungary’s most unspoiled areas of natural […]
Hungary: Esteemed poet and author János Arany honoured on new gold and silver coins
On March 3, the Magyar Nemzeti Bank (Hungarian National Bank) issued three new coins that pay tribute to one of Hungary’s most beloved poets, János Arany (1817–1882), on the 200th anniversary of his birth. Arany is best remembered for his prolific written works, which were translated into other languages due to their excellence and their […]
St. Margaret subject of Hungary’s first gold coin of 2017
The first of only two gold coins to be issued by Hungary in 2017 honors the 775th birthday of an icon both religious and royal: St. Margaret of Hungary. The daughter of King Béla IV of Hungary and Maria Laskarina, Margaret was born on January 27, 1242, and died on January 18, 1271. In a […]
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