Obverse. Photo © Monetarium Numizmatika
  • 5000 Forint 2011, KM# 832, Hungary, National Parks of Hungary, Danube-Drava National Park
  • 5000 Forint 2011, KM# 832, Hungary, National Parks of Hungary, Danube-Drava National Park
Description

Located in southern Hungary, the Danube-Drava National Park (Duna-Dráva National Park) safeguards a diverse ecosystem along the Danube and Drava rivers. Established in 1996, it encompasses floodplains, forests, wetlands, meadows, and oxbow lakes, fostering a wide array of flora and fauna.

Renowned for its biodiversity, the park hosts a plethora of bird species, including migratory ones like herons and eagles. Its wetlands harbor a variety of aquatic life and rare plants. Moreover, it preserves cultural and historical treasures, including archaeological sites and traditional villages, offering a glimpse into the area's rich past.

Engraver: Gábor Kereszthury

Obverse

Depicts a characteristic landscape element of the Danube-Drava National Park, a cliff bank filled with the nesting holes of sand martins. Above it, in horizontal rows below each other, "DANUBE-DRÁVA" and "NATIONAL PARK" are inscribed on the left, and "cliff bank" is inscribed in the center. In the bottom right corner, the engraver's mark is placed.

The sand martin, also known as the bank swallow or European sand martin (Riparia riparia), is a small migratory bird found throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa. Recognizable by its brown upperparts, white underparts, and distinct chest band, it nests in colonies along riverbanks, cliffs, or man-made structures. Sand martins excavate nesting burrows in sandy or loamy soil, providing protection for their eggs and chicks. As insectivores, they contribute to insect population control by catching flying insects like flies and mosquitoes mid-flight. Sand martins are appreciated for their ecological importance in maintaining insect balance.

DUNA-DRÁVA
NEMZETI PARK
szakadópart

Reverse

Depicts a flying black stork. To the right, in three horizontal rows, the denomination, the inscription "FORINT," and the year of issue "2011" are displayed, and to the left, the mint mark "BP." is visible. Below the depiction of the stork, the inscription "HUNGARIAN REPUBLIC" is present.

The black stork (Ciconia nigra) is a notable wading bird known for its black plumage with white underparts, complemented by a red bill and legs. It thrives in diverse wetland environments, preying on a variety of aquatic creatures and insects. Black storks exhibit monogamous behavior, building sizable stick nests in tall trees close to water sources. They undertake migratory journeys, with European and Asian breeding populations migrating to Africa during winter. While categorized as Least Concern, conservation initiatives aim to mitigate challenges like habitat degradation and disturbance during nesting periods.

5000
FORINT
2011
BP.
MAGYAR KÖZTÁRSASÁG

Edge

5000 Forint

KM# 832 Adamo# EM239
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.925
Weight 31.46 g
Diameter -
Width 39.6 mm
Height 26.4 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape rectangular
Alignment Medal
Mint
Budapest Mint (BP)

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