Obverse. Photo © Magyar Nemzeti Bank
  • 3000 Forint 2024, Hungary, Hungarian National Memorial Sites, Pannonhalma Archabbey
  • 3000 Forint 2024, Hungary, Hungarian National Memorial Sites, Pannonhalma Archabbey
Description

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: Balázs Bitó

Obverse

Depicts an illustration of the building complex and surroundings of the Pannonhalma Archabbey, encircled by a ring. At the bottom, partially overlapping the ring, is the coat of arms of the Hungarian Benedictines, with the engraver's privy mark located on the right side. On the edge of the ring, the inscriptions "PANNONHALMA ARCHABBEY" and "NATIONAL MEMORIAL SITE" are displayed, separated by the emblem of the national heritage sites.

The Pannonhalma Archabbey is the cradle of Hungarian Christianity and an important intellectual center in Hungary. Its famous school has a history spanning a thousand years, and it is home to one of the largest monastic libraries in the world. The monastery was founded in 996 by Grand Prince Géza in honor of Saint Martin of Tours. The church, consecrated around 1003, burned down several times during its first centuries and had to be rebuilt three times due to historical events. According to written sources, the church was restored and consecrated in 1224, exactly 800 years ago. With only brief historical interruptions, the monastery has been the continuous home of the Benedictine monastic community for over a thousand years. Its uniquely preserved 800-year-old medieval church still serves as the place of prayer for the monks. The Archabbey became a national monument 10 years ago, in 2014.

PANNONHALMI BENCÉS FŐAPÁTSÁG NEMZETI EMLÉKHELY
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Reverse

Depicts a detail from the founding charter of the Pannonhalma Archabbey, surrounded by a circular ring. On the right side, interrupting the circular ring, appears a statue of Saint Maurus of Pannonhalma by Géza Stremeny, emerging from one of the supporting pillars of the Saint Martin Basilica in Pannonhalma. Along the edge of the obverse, within the circular ring, the inscription "HUNGARY" is at the top, the year of issue and the mint mark "BP." at the bottom, with the denomination and the word "FORINT" on the left side.

3000 FORINT MAGYARORSZÁG
2024 BP.

Edge
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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