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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
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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 |
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Reverse
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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 |
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5000 Forint
Third Republic
European Aquatics Championships 2010 Budapest & Balatonfüred
KM# 821
European Aquatics Championships 2010 Budapest & Balatonfüred
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