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The Castle of Szigetvár, located in southern Hungary, has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. Originally a wooden fortress, it was significantly fortified in the 16th century due to rising Ottoman threats. It gained prominence during the 1566 Siege of Szigetvár, where Hungarian defenders, led by Count Miklós Zrínyi, valiantly resisted the Ottoman forces. Although they were ultimately defeated, their heroic defense became a symbol of Hungarian resilience.
After the siege, the castle remained under Ottoman control for over a century until it was recaptured by Habsburg forces in the late 17th century. Over the years, it has seen various uses and undergone restoration to preserve its historical importance. Today, the Castle of Szigetvár is a well-preserved historical site and a popular tourist destination.
Engraver: Borbála Szanyi
Obverse
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Depicts the southern side of Szigetvár Castle, with a detail of Miklós Zrínyi's work "The Peril of Szigetvár" in the foreground, where Zrínyi urges his knights to outbreak from the castle. In the upper border, the inscription "CASTLE OF SZIGETVÁR" is visible. On the right side, embedded within the depiction of the castle, the engraver's privy mark is placed. SZIGETVÁRI VÁR |
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Reverse
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Depicts the half-length portrait of Miklós Zrínyi wearing armor and a helmet. He holds a sword in his right hand and a mace in his left hand. Along the edge, in the upper border, the inscription "HUNGARY" is visible, below which, in two rows, the denomination and the word "FORINT" are inscribed. To the right of the depiction, arranged in two rows beneath each other, the inscriptions "ZRÍNYI" and "MIKLÓS" are placed on the right side, while "SZIGETVÁR" and "DEFENDER" are arranged on the left side. On the edge of the commemorative coin, in the middle, the year of issue "2016" is located on the left side, and the mint mark "BP" is placed on the right side. Micro-engraving becomes visible within the mint mark under magnification of at least ten times. MAGYARORSZÁG |
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10 000 Forint
Hungarian Castles
Castle of Szigetvár
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KM# 911 Adamo# EM325
Hungarian Castles
Castle of Szigetvár