Amerikai Magyar Hírlap, 2012 (24. évfolyam, 1-50. szám)
2012-12-21 / 50. szám
AMERICAN Hungarian Journal HUNGARIAN COINS Official Representative Office c/o THE COIN & CURRENCY INSTITUTE, Inc. P.O. Box 399, Williston, Vermont 05495 Contact: A. Friedberg Phone (802) 878-0822 Telefax (802) 536-4787 maU@coin-currency.com The Ancient Coins of Hungary in Modern form: The Gold Florins of Medieval Hungary The First Golden Florin of King Charles Robert I (1301-1342) 10,000 Forint coin issued as a regular issue proof and as a double-thick, quadruple-weight “piéfort” The National Bank of Hungary have issued a new gold coin, which launches a new annual coin series entitled “Gold Florins of Medieval Hungary.” The inaugural piece of the series, struck at the Mint of Hungary in Budapest, depicts the golden florin ducat originally issued under the reign of Charles I. Born into the House of Anjou in Naples and called “Caroberto”, with the termination of the House of Árpád, he was crowned King Charles I of Hungary in 1301 (though not internationally recognized until his third coronation in 1310) and was the first King of this dynasty reigning until 1342. The name of the founder of the Hungarian House of Anjou is associated with numerous monetary reforms, one of which was the introduction of gold coinage backed by the increase in Hungarian gold mining that occurred at that time. According to estimates, in the late Middle very sma11 of double-piedfort versions (13.96 grams) was also offered by the National Bank. Ages, Hungary’s gold producon the obverse and an image of tion accounted for more than Struck in proof quality, the coin is minted in the traditional fineness for all Ducat gold coinage, .986 fine with a weight of 3.49 grams and a diameter of 20 mm. A mintage of 5,000 pieces has been authorized. A-quarters of Europe’s total aal production. Among his monetary reforms, he introduced gold coinage patterned after the gold coins of Florence, Italy, the “fiorino d’oro” (which was also source of the Hungarian word ‘FORINT’). These coins carried the fleur de lys motif along with the inscription of KAROLY REX (King Charles) i patron saint of Florence, Saint tm the Baptist on the reverse. The front and back of this storical coin are the inspiram of this gold collector coin lieh is designed by E.Tamás 'lira. The reverse also includes ; face value of 10,000 Forint low the primary design and : text “MAGYARORSZAG” lungary) and the year of issue 012” just positioned to the left the fleur de lys design. 10,000 Forint 2012. The First Gold Florin of King Charles Robert I. Gold Piéfort. Uncirculated. $1,489.00 The Tragedy of Man Featured on Hungarian Coin The National Bank of Hungary have issued (12th January) a collector’s coin to mark the 150th anniversary of the first publication of The Tragedy of Man, written by Imre Madach (1823 - 1864) eminent writer, poet, lawyer and politician who was born in Alsósztregova (presently Dolná Strehová in Slovakia). The Tragedy of Man is considered to be one of the major works of Hungarian literature and is one of the most often staged Hungarian plays today with many lines having become common quotations in Hungary. The work has also been the inspiration and basis for other publications and more recently, movies and plays in many countries in Europe and further afield. Although the published story first appeared on the 12th January 1862, the actual printing had been completed by the end of 1861 and the original copies were dated with the year “1861” on the cover page. Struck at the Mint of Hungary in Budapest, the coin’s design is the work of Enikő Szöllőssy who chose to depict the figures of Adam and Eve with the foreboding outline of Lucifer behind. The figures are atop the Earth and the title of the publication is placed across the surface. The reverse of the coin includes a front-facing portrait of Imre Madach placed towards the upper left side along with the year of issue “2012” and the denomination of 3000 Forint. This coin also carries for the first time, the denotation of “MAGYARORSZAG” which has been shortened as the officially recognized name of the country, dropping the word “Republic” as a result of changes in the country’s constitution which came into effect on the 1st January. The coin is struck in sterling silver to proof quality with a weight of 20 grams and a diameter of 34 mm. A total mintage of 4,000 pieces has been authorized. /i3 and a Happy New Year 2013 to You All! Karácsonyi magyar A San Francisco-i magyar cserkészcsapat betlehemes játéka a Magyar Református Templomban. (Nt. Magyari-Köpe Gábor) Fotó: Kovács Róbert A Los Angeles-i Első Magyar Református Egyháznál karácsonyi dalok és versek hangoztak el, és még a Mikulás is eljött Az Alhambrai Baptista Egyház közössége szépen megterített karácsonyi asztaloknál látta vendégül tagjaikat és a vendégeket To order, or for more information on these and other coins of Hungary, contact the Hungarian Mint’s North American Representative at P.O. Box 399, Williston, VT 05495. Toll-free 1-800-421-1866. Fax 802-536-4787. Email: mail@coin-currency.com , or click on the Hungarian flag at www.coin-currency.com . Add $5.75 to each order for shipping and handling. Vermont residents add 6% sales tax. Those desiring to receive information and photographs electronically on a regular basis can provide their email address to mail@coin-currency.com. December 21, 2012 ÍD AMERIKAI Itfagyar Hírlap
