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Description
Count István Széchenyi de Sárvár-Felsővidék, known as Stephen Széchenyi (1791–1860), was a prominent Hungarian politician, theorist, and writer, often called "the Greatest Hungarian." He championed reforms in transportation, education, and the economy, aiming to modernize Hungary to match Western European standards.
Notably, Széchenyi founded the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in 1825 and initiated the construction of the Chain Bridge in Budapest, the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Hungary. These efforts significantly advanced education, scientific research, and transportation. Despite his achievements, Széchenyi struggled with mental health issues, culminating in his suicide in 1860.
Engraver: Mihály Fritz
Obverse
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Depicts a half-length portrait of István Széchenyi, with a detail of the timetable of the first railway line in Hungary in the background. Above it, there is a depiction of a steam locomotive. At the top edge, in a semicircular inscription, the words "BORN 225 YEARS AGO ISTVÁN SZÉCHENYI" can be read. At the lower right edge, the engraver's mark is located. 225 ÉVE SZÜLETETT SZÉCHENYI ISTVÁN |
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Reverse
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Depicts the building of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. In the foreground, there is a depiction of a park located in front of the building and a statue of István Széchenyi by József Engel. At the top edge, in a semicircular inscription, is "HUNGARY". Below, in two horizontal lines, the denomination and the word "FORINT" are visible. On the right edge, in the middle, in two horizontal lines, are the mint mark "BP." and the year of issue "2016". Under magnification of at least ten times, micro-engraving becomes visible within the mint mark. MAGYARORSZÁG |
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20 000 Forint
KM# 914 Adamo# EM327
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