Obverse. Photo © Zomi Numizmatika
  • 2000 Forint 2015, KM# 882, Hungary, Hungarian National Memorial Sites, Mohács
  • 2000 Forint 2015, KM# 882, Hungary, Hungarian National Memorial Sites, Mohács
Description

The Magyar Nemzeti Bank issues a commemorative coin "Mohács" as the second piece in the series of Hungarian National Memorial Sites.

Hungarian historical landmarks hold profound significance as sites of memory, revered for their national, religious, regional, or minority importance. While they often boast remarkable architectural features, their primary value lies in their historical significance. According to legislation, a national memorial site can encompass either a constructed setting or a natural locale where a pivotal event from the past, shaping the nation's trajectory, or a significant state decision has unfolded, deemed worthy of national remembrance.

Distinguished national memorial sites serve as crucial touchstones in both Hungarian history and the history of the Hungarian State. They offer visitors a window into the pivotal events, tragedies, and triumphs that have shaped Hungary's past. Presently (as of 2024), the country boasts sixty-four recognized historical landmarks, designated as such by government decree following recommendations from the National Memorial and Mourning Committee. The National Heritage Institute ensures their consistent identification, erecting markers that not only uniformly distinguish the landmarks but also succinctly convey their significance to interested parties.

Engraver: Virág Szabó

Obverse

Depicts a detail of the funeral monument (kopjafa) located at the Mohács National Memorial Site. On the left, the emblem of the Mohács National Memorial Site is visible, circled by the inscription "MOHÁCS NATIONAL MEMORIAL SITE". The emblem of national memorials is present to the right, with the historical year "1526" engraved horizontally below. At the bottom right edge, the engraver's privy mark is placed.

The kopjafa is a type of pillar-shaped wooden headstone. Some believe it reflects an old Szekler funeral tradition, where the deceased warrior's coffin was carried to the graveyard on two lance-like weapons. After the burial, these weapons were placed at both ends of the grave.

MOHÁCSI NEMZETI EMLÉKHELY
1526

Reverse

Depicts a detail of the kopjafa with a wind chime at the Mohács National Memorial Site. Aligned to the left of the depiction, in two horizontal rows, the denomination and the inscription "FORINT" are placed near the coin's edge, while below, the inscription "HUNGARY" is circled. To the right, within a circle, the mintmark "BP" and the issuance year "2015" are visible.

Wind chimes are a type of percussion instrument made from suspended tubes, rods, bells, or other objects, typically crafted from metal or wood. These components hang alongside a weight or surface that allows them to strike each other or a wind-catching element when moved by the natural airflow. Often placed outside buildings or homes, they serve as both visual and auditory garden ornaments. Due to their random interaction with the wind, wind chimes are seen as an example of chance-based music. The tubes or rods can produce either indistinct or distinct pitches, and those with distinct pitches can create simple melodies or broken chords as they are blown by the wind.

2000
forint
BP. 2015
MAGYARORSZÁG

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Bronze Plated Copper
Weight 18.4 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness 2.7 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Budapest Mint (BP)

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