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Description
The National Archives of Hungary, known as Magyar Nemzeti Levéltár in Hungarian, were established in 1756. Initially located in Pressburg, Upper Hungary (now Bratislava, Slovakia), they were later moved to Buda in 1784.
Today, the National Archives of Hungary in Budapest serve as the custodian of the nation's historical records. Their mission in the 21st century includes the collection, cataloging, and preservation of historic documents. They play a crucial role in supporting research into history, providing assistance to citizens and scholars alike who seek to explore family histories or delve into various historical topics of interest.
Engraver: Gábor Kereszthury
Obverse
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Depicts the front facade of the central building of the National Archives of Hungary, which served as the predecessor of the National Archives between 1874 and 2012, and was inaugurated in 1923. In the background, with distinct highlighting, is the tower that was once an integral part of the building but had to be demolished due to severe damage during World War II. On the left is a circular inscription "Hungarian National Archives", in the lower center is the year "1923", below which is the inscription "National Archives", and on the right side is the engraver's privy mark. MAGYAR NEMZETI LEVÉLTÁR |
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Reverse
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Depicts a treasury chest, based on a mural painting by artist Andor Dudits found in the National Archives of Hungary. Below, the inscription "TREASURY CHEST" is visible. Along the edge, in a circular inscription, "HUNGARY" is at the top, followed by the denomination and "FORINT" inscription at the bottom, separated on the left by the mint mark "BP." and on the right by the issuance year "2023". MAGYARORSZÁG |
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The inscription evokes the legislative act that established the General National Archives: "UNIVERSAL ARCHIVE OF THE KINGDOM ESTABLISHED – 1723:XLV." UNIVERSALE ARCHIVUM REGNI INSTITUATUR – 1723:XLV. |
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