Obverse. Photo © Monetarium Numizmatika
  • 2000 Forint 2015, KM# 879, Hungary, National Parks of Hungary, Danube-Ipoly National Park
  • 2000 Forint 2015, KM# 879, Hungary, National Parks of Hungary, Danube-Ipoly National Park
Description

Established in 1997, the Danube-Ipoly National Park (Duna-Ipoly National Park, DINP) is one of Hungary's most biodiverse national parks. It encompasses the former Pilis and Börzsöny landscape protection areas, extending to the Ipoly River and its floodplains, Danube islands, and parts of Szentendrei Island.

The park is home to unique fauna and flora, with various programs aimed at protecting endangered species. It also contains over 400 caves, including the Leány-Legény Cave System. The vegetation is diverse and transitional, with the Danube serving as a floristic barrier.

The park's landscape is a blend of river valleys, mountains, and plains. The Börzsöny, Pilis, and Visegrád Mountains each have distinct geological formations and support a variety of forest types, from oak to beech forests. Along the Danube and Ipoly Rivers, riparian meadows and gallery forests feature unique plant species like water speedwell and red bugleweed.

Engraver: István Kósa

Obverse

Depicts the panorama of the Danube Bend between Zebegény and Visegrád. In the upper part, in two horizontal rows, the inscriptions "DANUBE-IPOLY" and "NATIONAL PARK" are placed one below the other, while the handwritten inscription "Danube Bend" is visible below. At the bottom right edge, the engraver's privy mark is located.

DUNA-IPOLY
NEMZETI PARK
KI
Dunakanyar

Reverse

Depicts the section of the Danube Bend between Zebegény and Visegrád. In the foreground, the Alpine longhorn beetle (Rosalia alpina), the emblematic animal of the Danube-Ipoly National Park. In the upper left corner, in four horizontal rows, the denomination, the inscription "FORINT," as well as the issuance year "2015" and the mint mark "BP" are visible. On the right side, in two horizontal rows below each other, "Alpine" and "longhorn beetle" are written, while the inscription "HUNGARY" is placed below.

The Alpine longhorn beetle (Rosalia alpina) is a small, striped insect in the order Coleoptera and the family Cerambycidae. It inhabits European mountain ranges, particularly the Alps and the Carpathians. Known for its shiny greenish-black body and long antennae, it is a distinctive presence in nature. Unfortunately, its population has significantly declined, making it endangered or critically endangered in many areas. As a protected species, various conservation measures have been implemented to preserve the Rosalia alpina.

2000
FORINT
2015 BP.
havasi
cincér
MAGYARORSZÁG

Edge

2000 Forint

KM# 879 Adamo# EM295
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Copper Nickel
Weight 27 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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