Obverse. Photo © Zomi Numizmatika
  • 5000 Forint 2010, KM# 821, Hungary, 2010 Aquatics European Championship in Budapest & Balatonfüred
  • 5000 Forint 2010, KM# 821, Hungary, 2010 Aquatics European Championship in Budapest & Balatonfüred
Description

The 2010 European Aquatics Championships held in Hungary marked a significant international sporting event. Taking place in Budapest and Balatonfüred, it featured competitions across multiple disciplines including swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, water polo, and open water swimming.

Budapest, Hungary's capital, was the main venue, hosting swimming, diving, and synchronized swimming events. Meanwhile, Balatonfüred, nestled on Lake Balaton's shores, hosted the open water swimming competitions.

The championships provided athletes worldwide with a platform to compete at the highest level and showcase their talents. Spectators were treated to thrilling contests and remarkable performances amidst Hungary's stunning aquatic landscapes.

Engraver: Attila Rónay

Obverse

Depicts a swimmer, with the inscriptions "2010 BUDAPEST" and "BALATONFÜRED" visible in two horizontal rows above the image. Surrounding the main motif and the upper inscription are wave lines that mirror each other both above and below. Along the edge of the coin, the inscription "SWIMMING, ARTISTIC SWIMMING, DIVING, AND OPEN WATER SWIMMING EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS" is displayed in a circular fashion. The engraver's privy mark is located at the bottom right of the wave lines.

ÚSZÓ, MŰÚSZÓ, MŰUGRÓ ÉS NYÍLTVÍZI ÚSZÓ EURÓPA-BAJNOKSÁG
2010-BUDAPEST
BALATONFÜRED

Reverse

Depicts a stylized swimming pool lanes forming two wave motifs. Between these motifs, the denomination and the inscription "FORINT" are arranged in horizontal rows. To the left of the denomination is the mint mark "BP.", while the year of issue "2010" is located to the right. Along the right edge, the inscription "HUNGARIAN REPUBLIC" is displayed in a semicircular fashion.

MAGYAR KÖZTÁRSASÁG
BP.
5000
FORINT
2010

Edge

5000 Forint

Third Republic

2010 Aquatics European Championship in Budapest & Balatonfüred

KM# 821
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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