200 Forint: History

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Alexander Malioukov, 18.03.2024 12:02

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Photo		Position: 1 Source: NumisCorner.com Link: https://www.numiscorner.com/?utm_source=coin-brothers&utm_medium=Link&utm_campaign=Img_credit Cover: Yes	Position: 2 Source: NumisCorner.com Link: https://www.numiscorner.com/products/867205-coin-hungary-200-forint-ketszaz-1975-budapest-proof-ms-63-silver Cover: Yes
Photo		Position: 2 Source: NumisCorner.com Link: https://www.numiscorner.com/?utm_source=coin-brothers&utm_medium=Link&utm_campaign=Img_credit Cover: Yes	Position: 1 Source: NumisCorner.com Link: https://www.numiscorner.com/products/867205-coin-hungary-200-forint-ketszaz-1975-budapest-proof-ms-63-silver Cover: Yes
Obverse Object		Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) → Pigeon (dove)	Coat of arms → Hungary
Obverse Object		Construction (building, bridge etc.) → Bridge	none
Obverse lettering		FELSZABADULÁS 1945 CSR	1975 MAGYAR NÉPKÖZTÁRSASÁG 200 FORINT BP.
Obverse description		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.	Depicts the coat of arms of the Hungarian People's Republic, both side of the coat of arms the date of the issue (1974) Below MAGYAR NÉPKÖZTÁRSASÁG (People's Republik of Hungary), denomination below the numerical denomination (FORINT) then mintmark (BP.) 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.
Reverse Object		Coat of arms → Hungary	none
Reverse Object		Symbol, amulet, talisman → Five-pointed star	none
Reverse lettering		19 75 MAGYAR NÉPKÖZTÁRSASÁG 200 FORINT BP.	FELSZABADULÁS 1945 CSR
Reverse description		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.	Depicts a pigeon with spread wings as a symbol of the freedom, the pier of the exploded Chain Bridge of Buda-side, in the middle of the coin inscription: "Liberation 1945" In November 1944, the soldiers of the German army, preparing for defense, mined the bridges of Budapest months before the siege. By mid-January, the defenders practically lost Pest, so between January 14 and 18, after the defenders withdrew to Buda, the Budapest road bridges were blown up.
Coin 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	30th Anniversary of Liberation of Hungary 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
Catalogue Number		KM# 604, Unger# 1603, Huszar# 2386, Adamo# EM46	KM# 604, Huszar# 2386, Adamo# EM46
Series		30th Anniversary of the Liberation	none

Alexander Malioukov, 18.03.2024 12:02

Péter Kiss, 17.03.2024 11:09

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Item		200 Forint, Hungary	none

Alexander Malioukov, 18.03.2024 12:02