Obverse. Photo © Magyar Nemzeti Bank
  • 50 Forint 2023, N# 365021, Hungary, 75th Anniversary of the Hungarian National Ambulance Service
  • 50 Forint 2023, N# 365021, Hungary, 75th Anniversary of the Hungarian National Ambulance Service
  • 50 Forint 2023, N# 365021, Hungary, 75th Anniversary of the Hungarian National Ambulance Service, Serial numbered in a first-day mint package
Description

The National Ambulance Service (OMSZ) is Hungary's largest ambulance and healthcare institution, serving the entire country for over 70 years through 255 ambulance stations and rescue points. Before 1887, first aid in Hungary was provided by police doctors. Inspired by foreign models, Dr. Géza Kresz initiated a movement to organize a rescue service in Budapest. This led to the establishment of the Budapest Voluntary Ambulance Association (BÖME) on May 10, 1887, with Aladár Andrássy as president and Géza Kresz as professional leader. In 1890, BÖME moved to Markó Street, where their headquarters, still in use today, was completed in 1899. Initially serving only Budapest, voluntary associations soon spread to rural areas. On May 10, 1948, the state established the National Ambulance Service (OMSZ), starting with 76 stations, 399 employees, and 156 ambulances. Today, the OMSZ operates 255 stations and covers 40 million kilometers on Hungary’s roads annually.

Engraver: István Kósa

Obverse

Depicts the logo of the Hungarian National Ambulance Service, including the Constantine Cross and the Rod of Asclepius with a snake coiled around a staff, symbolizing healing. Below the central motif, the inscription "75 YEARS OF THE NATIONAL AMBULANCE SERVICE" and the minting year "2023" are displayed. The obverse side includes a border of pearls with the inscription "HUNGARY" in the upper circular outline.

MAGYARORSZÁG
75 ÉVES AZ ORSZÁGOS MENTŐSZOLGÁLAT
2023

Reverse

Depicts the denomination, consisting of slightly overlapping numerals, is located within the pearl border. Decorative lines are found at the bottom on the left and right sides of the denomination. Below it, the inscription and mint mark (BP) are horizontally arranged in two rows.

50
FORINT
BP.

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Cupronickel
Weight 7.6 g
Diameter 27.4 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Budapest Mint (BP)

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