Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com
  • 200 Forint 1975, KM# 604, Hungary, 30th Anniversary of the Liberation
  • 200 Forint 1975, KM# 604, Hungary, 30th Anniversary of the Liberation
Description

Liberation Day, celebrated in Hungary on April 4th, commemorated the departure of the last German army units from the country in 1945. Initially declared the main national holiday in the Hungarian People's Republic in 1950, it honored the Soviet forces' role in Hungary's liberation. Ceremonies included wreath laying at Red Army graveyards and military parades, with the holiday removed from official observance in 1989 due to the perceived severity of Soviet-aligned rule. Despite this, private commemorative events persisted, particularly near Soviet memorials like Liberty Square.

Engraver: Róbert Csikszentmihályi

Obverse

Depicts a pigeon with spread wings as a symbol of freedom, the pier of the exploded Széchenyi Chain Bridge of Buda-side, and in the middle the inscription: "Liberation 1945". The engraver's initials (CSR) below.

In November 1944, anticipating defense needs, German soldiers mined Budapest's bridges months prior to the siege. By mid-January, the defenders effectively lost control of Pest. Consequently, between January 14 and 18, following the defenders' withdrawal to Buda, the road bridges of Budapest were detonated.

The Széchenyi Chain Bridge, known as Széchenyi lánchíd in Hungarian, spans the River Danube, connecting Buda and Pest, the two sides of Budapest, Hungary's capital city. Designed by English engineer William Tierney Clark and constructed by Scottish engineer Adam Clark, it holds the distinction of being Hungary's first permanent bridge over the Danube. Completed in 1849, the bridge is anchored on the Pest side to Széchenyi Square and on the Buda side to Adam Clark Square. Named after István Széchenyi, a key supporter of its construction, it is commonly referred to as the "Chain Bridge" due to its chain-link design. Renowned as a marvel of modern engineering upon its completion, the bridge's decorations are crafted from cast iron.

FELSZABADULÁS 1945
CSR

Reverse

Depicts the coat of arms of the Hungarian People's Republic, dividing the issue date, the country name (Hungarian People's Republic), denomination and the mintmark (BP) below.

The coat of arms of the Hungarian People's Republic consists of a centrally positioned Hungarian shield adorned with a five-pointed red star at the top, symbolizing socialism. Surrounding the shield are ears of wheat on either side, representing agriculture and the nation's bounty.

19 75
MAGYAR NÉPKÖZTÁRSASÁG
200
FORINT
BP.

Edge

200 Forint

People's Republic
KM# 604 Unger# 1603 Huszar# 2386 Adamo# EM46
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.640
Weight 28 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Budapest Mint (BP)

Related coins

People's Republic

150th Anniversary of Birth of Ignaz Semmelweis

Gold, 16.82 g, ⌀ 34 mm
People's Republic, 150th Anniversary of the Hungarian Academy of Science

Silver, 28 g, ⌀ 37 mm
People's Republic, 200th Anniversarry of Birth of Francis II Rákóczi

Silver, 28 g, ⌀ 37 mm