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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
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Depicts the ground plan of the monastery, the Millennium Árpád Memorial, and the Rotunda in the Ópusztaszer National Heritage Park, with a wooded landscape in the background. To the left of the depiction of the Rotunda, at the top, the inscription "NATIONAL MEMORIAL SITE" is readable, while to the right of the depiction of the monastery plan, at the bottom, the emblem of national memorials is visible. Along the edge, in a circular inscription, "ÓPUSZTASZER" is written at the top, and slightly to the right at the bottom, "NATIONAL HISTORICAL MEMORIAL PARK" can be seen. On the left side, integrated into the depiction of the forest, the engraver's privy mark is placed. ÓPUSZTASZER |
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Reverse
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Depicts Árpád, the leader, seated on the upper pedestal of the millennium Árpád Memorial in the Ópusztaszer National Historical Memorial Park. Alongside the depiction of Árpád, in two rows below each other, the denomination and the inscription "FORINT" are placed on the top left, while on the bottom right, the year of issue "2021" and the mint mark "BP." are positioned. Within the mint mark, under at least tenfold magnification, micro-inscriptions representing letters identical to the letters of the given mint mark have been placed. Along the edge, in a semicircle inscription, the text "HUNGARY" is readable. MAGYARORSZÁG |
Edge |
2000 Forint
Hungarian National Memorial Sites
Ópusztaszer National Heritage Park
Subscribe series
Adamo# EM426
Hungarian National Memorial Sites
Ópusztaszer National Heritage Park
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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