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Kálmán Széll (1843-1915) was a prominent Hungarian politician who served as Minister of Finance in the Kálmán Tisza government and later as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1899 to 1903. He was also a member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
In 1875, Széll became Minister of Finance, where he founded the Austro-Hungarian Bank, stabilized the national budget, and restored the country's credit. His tax increases helped resolve financial crises and paved the way for economic stability.
As the 12th Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Hungary, Széll served from 1899 until his resignation in 1903. After stepping down, he retired to his estate in Rátót. He received numerous honors, including the Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold.
Engraver: Balázs Pelcz
Obverse
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Depicts the portrait of Kálmán Széll. To the right, in two horizontal rows, the birth and death years "1843" and "1915" are readable, below which the engraver's privy mark is placed. Along the edge, "LAW, JUSTICE, TRUTH" is inscribed in the upper circle, while "KÁLMÁN SZÉLL" is written in the lower circle. TÖRVÉNY, JOG, IGAZSÁG |
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Reverse
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Depicts the old Elisabeth Bridge. To the right, the year of issue "2015" and the mint mark "BP" are visible in two horizontal rows. Along the edge, "HUNGARY" is inscribed in the upper circle, while the denomination and "FORINT" are placed in the lower circle. MAGYARORSZÁG |
Edge |
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