Obverse. Photo © Monetarium Numizmatika
  • 3000 Forint 2002, KM# 767, Hungary, 100th Anniversary of Birth of Margit Kovács
  • 3000 Forint 2002, KM# 767, Hungary, 100th Anniversary of Birth of Margit Kovács
Description

Margit Kovács (1902–1977) distinguished herself as a prominent Hungarian ceramist and sculptor. Renowned for her profound and human-centered artistic expression, Margit Kovács left an indelible mark on contemporary Hungarian ceramic art. Her career reached its zenith in 1928 when she debuted her first solo exhibition in Budapest, marking the onset of a celebrated and prolific journey. Kovács garnered widespread acclaim for her ceramic wall paintings and reliefs, securing numerous commissions for public and private spaces. Even after 1945, her artistic momentum remained unwavering. Her exceptional talent was duly recognized with the prestigious Kossuth Prize in 1948, cementing her status as a sought-after artist. With a string of successful exhibitions and accolades, Kovács enjoyed enduring popularity both at home and abroad.
Engraver: József Garányi

Obverse

Depicts a ceramic statue "Judgment Day Trumpet" by Margit Kovács, featuring the artist's monogram below it and the engraver's privy mark positioned in the center on the left side. Adorning the edge is a delicate string of pearls, encircling a circular inscription containing the artist's name and commemorative years.

KOVÁCS · MARGIT · 1902 - 2002 ·
GJ

Reverse

Depicts the denomination and mint mark (BP), accompanied by the year of issue. Positioned at the bottom's center are three decorative points, beneath which the engraver's privy mark is situated. Enhancing its border is an elegant string of pearls, within which the country name (Hungarian Republic) is arranged in a circular fashion.

MAGYAR KÖZTÁRSASÁG
GJ
3000
FORINT
BP. 2002

Edge

3000 Forint

Third Republic

100th Anniversary of Birth of Margit Kovács

KM# 767 Adamo#  EM184
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.925
Weight 31.46 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Budapest Mint (BP)

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