500000 Forint – Stephen I of Hungary (2021)

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Image source: Magyar Nemzeti Bank

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Description obverse

A representation inspired by the reverse of Stephen I of Hungary’s denar bearing the lettering ‘Lancea Regis'. This is surrounded by ten crosses. The design can be interpreted as a church, which refers to the tasks that Stephen I of Hungary assumed as the founder of Hungary and the Church, consisting of ten dioceses. MAGYARORSZÁG 500,000 FORINT 2021, BP

Description reverse

Half-length portrait of King Stephen I of Hungary, vested in his the coronation robe. The king is wearing a crown and holding a globus cruciger in his left hand and a spear in his right hand. SZENT ISTVÁN KIRÁLY 1000 1038




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Hungary. 500000 Forint (Gold) 2021, Hungarian Mint Ltd.. CoCo HU-2021-0001.

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