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In 1896, Hungary saw its first automobile, marking the start of motorization in Budapest. By the turn of the century, motorized vehicles, including mail collectors and delivery cars, were in use, placing the Hungarian Post at the forefront of vehicle adoption in Europe.
In 1904, the Hungarian Post sought parcel delivery vehicles, spurring a tender won by János Csonka, an inventor with a background in mechanical engineering. Despite lacking his own factory, Csonka delivered the vehicle in May 1905, marking the official start of Hungarian car manufacturing. This four-wheeled vehicle, crafted for mass production, set a milestone in Hungary's automotive history.
Engraver: Balázs Bitó
Obverse
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Depicts a postal vehicle. The engraver's privy mark is located in the bottom right corner. Along the edge of its backside, bordered by lines, an inscription (100th Anniversary of the First Hungarian Mail Carriage) and the years commemorating the anniversary (1905-2005) are placed around the sides. 100 ÉVES AZ |
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Reverse
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Depicts the postal vehicle's wheel. Within the wheel, the year of issue and the mint mark are clearly visible. Above the wheel, the face value is shown in two rows, while below it, in parallel rows, is the country name "Hungarian Republic." 500 |
Edge |
500 Forint
Third Republic
Hungarian Explorers and Their Inventions
100th Anniversary of the First Hungarian Mail Carriage
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KM# 781 Adamo# EM197
Hungarian Explorers and Their Inventions
100th Anniversary of the First Hungarian Mail Carriage
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Copper Nickel |
Weight | 14 g |
Diameter | - |
Width | 28 mm |
Height | 28 mm |
Thickness | 2.1 mm |
Shape | square |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Budapest Mint (BP)
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