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  • 5000 Forint 2007, KM# 804, Hungary, Hungarian Houses of Worship, Reformed Great Church of Debrecen
  • 5000 Forint 2007, KM# 804, Hungary, Hungarian Houses of Worship, Reformed Great Church of Debrecen
Description

The Reformed Great Church of Debrecen, Hungary's largest Reformed and Protestant church, is a symbol of the Hungarian Reformed Church and is often called the "Calvinist Rome." Built between 1805 and 1824 in neoclassical style, it replaced previous structures destroyed by fire. Despite setbacks, including damage during the Rákóczi War of Independence and a major fire in 1802, the church stands tall. Notable events in Hungarian history, such as the government's declaration of independence in 1849, have taken place within its walls. The church's interior boasts a spacious nave, accommodating around 3000 worshippers, and features historical artifacts like Lajos Kossuth's chair.

Engraver: Emma Sz. Egyed

Obverse

Depicts the Reformed Great Church of Debrecen. Along the edge, in a circular arrangement, the inscription "DEBRECEN REFORMED GREAT CHURCH" is visible. Below the depiction of the Great Church, the engraver's privy mark is placed.

DEBRECENI REFORMÁTUS NAGYTEMPLOM
ESZE

Reverse

Depicts the interior of the Reformed Great Church of Debrecen with the organ, pulpit, and communion table. Along the edge, in a circular arrangement, the inscription "HUNGARIAN REPUBLIC" is seen at the top, while the denomination and the inscription "FORINT" are visible below. Between the two circular inscriptions, on the left side, the mintmark "BP." is placed, and on the right side, the issuance year "2007" is located.

MAGYAR KÖZTÁRSASÁG
BP. 2007
5000 FORINT

Edge

5000 Forint

Third Republic

Hungarian Houses of Worship
Reformed Great Church of Debrecen

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KM# 804 Adamo# EM212
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.925
Weight 31.46 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape wavy (scallop, sun-shaped)
Notches 12
Alignment Medal
Mint
Budapest Mint (BP)

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