100 Forint: History

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Alexander Malioukov, 21.03.2024 12:09

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Obverse description		Depicts the portraits of two great revolutionary poets from Bulgarian and Hungarian history, Sándor Petőfi (left) and Hristo Botev (right), below their signatures. A sword hilt and a contemporary pen divide the inscription "1300 YEARS OF BULGARIA" below. Sándor Petőfi (1823-1849) was a Hungarian poet, revolutionary, a national hero, one of the most iconic figures of Hungarian literature and culture. His poems were translated into the most languages in Hungarian poetry. In his short life, the internationally renowned poet wrote nearly a thousand poems, and was one of the first literary figures who managed to make a living from his writings. He started the concept of the literary icon. As an embodiment of Hungarian Romanticism, he introduced new themes into Hungarian poetry, such as the family poetry, the depiction of the Puszta (Hungarian grasslands) and the idea of a free world. His exceptional popularity was also due to the fact that he used plain language in his works, and incorporated the language of the people into literature. He was one of the leading figures of the ‘Young people of March’, a dominant figure in the 1848-1849 Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence. Hristo Botev (1848-1876), born Hristo Botyov Petkov, was a Bulgarian revolutionary and poet, revered as a national hero. His poetry exemplifies the literature of the Bulgarian National Revival, showcasing advanced political, philosophical, and aesthetic perspectives. Botev's upbringing in Kalofer, Bulgaria, under the influence of his father, a prominent figure in the Bulgarian National Revival, shaped his early years. Despite struggles in his education, including expulsion from a gymnasium in Odessa, Botev immersed himself in literature and revolutionary activities. He became editor of the revolutionary newspaper "Word of the Bulgarian Emigrants" and was imprisoned for his collaboration with Russian revolutionaries. Botev's leadership in organizing an armed company to cross the Danube contributed significantly to the Russo-Turkish War and Bulgaria's liberation from Ottoman rule. Tragically, he was fatally shot on May 20, 1876, marking a turning point in the uprising. His legacy as a courageous revolutionary and literary figure endures in Bulgarian history and culture.	On the obverse of the commemorative coin, the portraits of two great revolutionary poets from Bulgarian and Hungarian history, Hristo Botev and Sándor Petőfi, are depicted, below which their signatures are placed. In the lower half of the coin field, the inscription '1300 ÉVES BULGÁRIA' (1300 YEARS OF BULGARIA) is arranged in a semicircle, interrupted along the vertical axis by a combined depiction of a sword hilt and a contemporary pen.
Reverse description		Depicts the coat of arms of the Hungarian People's Republic, surrounded by the country name (Hungarian People's Republic) above, two vertical laurel branches next to the coat of arms, the denomination and the issue year below, the mintmark (BP) on the bottom right. 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.	On the reverse side of the commemorative coin, above the center, the coat of arms of the Hungarian People's Republic is visible, with the circular inscription 'MAGYAR NÉPKÖZTÁRSASÁG' (HUNGARIAN PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC) above it. Positioned to the right and left of the coat of arms are vertical laurel branches, with the denomination '100' between them, below which 'FORINT' is inscribed, and beneath that, the issuance year '1981' is displayed. To the right of the laurel branch on the right side, the mint mark 'BP' is located.
Coin description		The narrative of Bulgaria's past unfolds through tales of ancient civilizations, turbulent conquests, and a resilient cultural identity. Originally inhabited by Thracian tribes, Bulgaria saw the rise of the formidable First Bulgarian Empire in 681 AD under Khan Asparuh. Throughout the ages, Bulgaria alternated between periods of self-governance and Byzantine dominance, leading to almost five centuries of Ottoman rule from 1396 onwards. During the Ottoman period, Bulgaria grappled with a profound quest for independence, punctuated by periods of national resurgence in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878 heralded Bulgaria's release from Ottoman rule and the birth of a modern Bulgarian nation. In the 20th century, Bulgaria weathered the upheavals of both World War I and World War II, followed by the establishment of a communist regime with Soviet backing after World War II. Nonetheless, the collapse of communism in 1989 marked a significant turning point as Bulgaria embarked on a journey toward democracy and a market-oriented economy. Engraver: György Bognár	The history of Bulgaria is a tale of ancient civilizations, turbulent conquests, and resilient cultural identity. Initially inhabited by Thracian tribes, Bulgaria witnessed the establishment of the powerful First Bulgarian Empire in 681 AD under Khan Asparuh. Over the centuries, Bulgaria oscillated between periods of autonomy and Byzantine domination, culminating in nearly five centuries of Ottoman rule beginning in 1396. During the Ottoman era, Bulgaria experienced a profound struggle for independence, marked by periods of national revival in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878 led to Bulgaria's liberation from Ottoman control and the emergence of a modern Bulgarian state. In the 20th century, Bulgaria endured the tumultuous years of World War I and World War II, followed by a communist regime established after World War II with Soviet influence. However, the fall of communism in 1989 marked a pivotal moment as Bulgaria transitioned toward democracy and a market economy. Engraver: György Bognár
Topic		none	1300th Annyversary of the Foundation of Bulgaria
Series		1300th Anniversary of Bulgaria	none

Alexander Malioukov, 21.03.2024 12:09

Péter Kiss, 20.03.2024 21:41

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Alexander Malioukov, 21.03.2024 12:09