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Description
The Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) is one of Central Europe's and Hungary's most prestigious technical universities. Founded in 1782 as the Royal Joseph Technical University by Emperor Joseph II, it is one of the world's first technical universities. Initially focused on engineering to meet the industrial needs of the Habsburg Empire, it was renamed the Technical University of Budapest in 1920 and later BME. Despite challenges during the world wars and under communist rule, it continued to contribute to technological advancements.
In the 1990s, BME expanded its academic scope, establishing the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Natural Sciences in 1998. Today, it boasts eight faculties and over 24,000 students, making it one of Hungary's largest universities. BME excels in engineering, technology, and innovation, attracting students and researchers worldwide and maintaining a significant role in advancing various fields.
Engraver: András Szilos
Obverse
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Depicts in bordered by a circle, the jubilee logo created for the 240th anniversary of the BME's existence, with the background featuring the number "240" multiplied as a pattern. In the circular inscription, the Hungarian and English names of the BME are at the top "BUDAPEST UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMICS" respectively. On the left side of the inscriptions, there is a stylized depiction of a floral motif adorning the university's coat of arms, while on the right side, the engraver's privy mark is placed. On the inner edge, in circular inscription, the Latin name of the BME is inscribed. • UNIVERSITAS BUDAPESTINENSIS SCIENTIARUM TECHNICARUM ET OECONOMICARUM |
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Reverse
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Depicts the main façade of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics' central building. Beneath the depiction of the building detail, in five rows, the inscription "MŰEGYETEM 1782" indicates the well-known name and founding year of the BME, followed by the inscription "HUNGARY", the denomination, and "FORINT", the year of issue "2022", and the mint mark "BP." are placed. MŰEGYETEM 1782 |
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The abbreviations of the university faculties operating at BME, along with their founding years ÉMK 1782 – GPK 1871 – ÉPK 1873 – VBK 1873 – VIK 1949 – KJK 1951 – TTK 1998 – GTK 1998 |
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