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Description
Gyula Castle, situated in the downtown area of Békés County, Gyula, stands as the sole intact lowland Gothic brick castle from the former Kingdom of Hungary, serving as a significant fortress from the 16th century onward. Originally granted to Ban Maróti János in 1403 by King Sigismund of Hungary, the castle witnessed various owners and historical events. Despite facing sieges and conflicts, the castle remained unconquered by force, often changing hands through negotiations rather than capitulation. Today, it serves as a museum and visitor center, offering insights into nearly seven centuries of history across 24 exhibition rooms. Visitors can explore authentic living quarters, a chapel, and various workshops on the ground floor, while the castle theater hosts outdoor performances during the summer months.
Engraver: György Kiss
Obverse
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Depicts the Gyula Castle with the adjacent lake, reflecting the image of the castle. Above the depiction, on the right side, horizontally arranged in two rows, the inscriptions "GYULA" and "CASTLE" are visible. Along the edge, in the middle on the right side, the engraver's privy mark is located. GYULAI |
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Reverse
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Depicts the contour of Gyula Castle. In the middle, horizontally arranged in two rows, the denomination and the inscription "FORINT" are visible. Beneath the depiction of the castle, a wavy line indicating the water of the lake next to the castle can be seen. Below the wavy line, horizontally arranged in four rows, the inscriptions "HUNGARIAN" and "REPUBLIC" the issuance year "2007," and the mintmark "BP." are placed. 5000 |
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5000 Forint
Third Republic
Hungarian Castles
Castle of Gyula
Subscribe series
KM# 798 Adamo# EM210
Hungarian Castles
Castle of Gyula
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