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 […]
Hungary: New Silver Coin Remembers István Széchenyi, “The Greatest Hungarian,” on the 225th Anniversary of His Birth
On September 21, the National Bank of Hungary issued two new coins to mark the 225th anniversary of birth of one of the country’s most prolific thinkers. Count István Széchenyi (1791–1860), a leading figure in the political struggles of Hungary’s reform era, was a key character in the transformation of Hungarian society. He played an instrumental role in […]
Hungary Features Szigetvár Castle on Latest Silver Collector Coin
The Mint of Hungary has issued (September 5) the latest coin in its ongoing series, “Castles in Hungary.” The new issue features the 14th-century castle of Szigetvár, located in Baranya county in southwestern Hungary, just 30 kilometers from the present Croatian border. The coin is issued on the 450th anniversary of the seige of Szigetvár […]
Hungarian “Savior of Mothers” is Honored on New Gold Coin
The National Bank of Hungary has issued a new coin observing the 150th anniversary of the death of Ignác Fülöp Semmelweis (1818 – 1865), a renowned doctor whose accomplishments have been recognized worldwide in the field of obstetrics. Semmelweis was born to a wealthy family on July 1, 1818, the fifth son of spice merchant […]
Exceptional Architect Miksa Roth Honored on Hungarian Silver Coin
The National Bank of Hungary has issued a new coin honoring the 150th anniversary of the birth of one of Hungary’s leading architects from the era of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Visitors to both Budapest and Vienna often marvel at the exquisite and ornate edifices on structures built during this time, which was known for its intricate […]
Hungary’s Mohács National Memorial Featured on New Coin
The National Bank of Hungary has issued a new coin paying tribute to an event that shaped Hungary as a nation, building a sense of who Hungarians were as a people and highlighting the country’s need to defend its frontiers against invading armies. Mohács, a town in Baranya county, Hungary, was the scene of one of […]
Hungarian Inventors & Inventions Series Continues with Latest Square Coin
The National Bank of Hungary has issued its latest coin in the popular and informative “Hungarian Inventors and Their Inventions” series, which focuses on some of the country’s best known inventors. The 2015-dated coin highlights Kornél Szilvay, an important figure in the history of Hungarian firefighting and technology, on the 125th anniversary of his birth. […]
Latest “Hungarian Castles” Coin Features Jurisics Castle
The National Bank of Hungary will soon issue (June 30th) a new commemorative coin which continues their “Hungarian Castles” series. The new coin features Jurisics Castle, which is located in the town of Kőszeg on the banks of the Gyöngyös stream at the edge of Western Hungary. Historically, it marks the spot where Suleiman the […]
New Coins Honor Hungarian Artist István Csók
The National Bank of Hungary has issued two new coins to mark the 150th anniversary of birth of one of the country’s most admired Hungarian artists, István Csók (1865 – 1961). Considered one of the greatest figures of Hungarian painting, István Csók was born to the wealthy mill-owner Lajos Csók on the 13th February 1865 […]
