15 000 Forint 240th anniversary of the foundation of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics
2022 year| Silver (.925) | 31.46 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
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| Issuing entity | Magyar Pénzverő |
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 15 000 Forint 15 000 HUF = USD 41 |
| Currency | Forint (1946-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.46 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#329283 |
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| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
On the reverse of the commemorative coin, in the central field is bordered by a circle, the jubilee logo of the 240th anniversary of the university is shown, with the number "240" from the logo in the background, multiplied as a pattern.
The circular inscription around the centre field shows the name of the university in Hungarian at the top and in English at the bottom.
The two inscriptions are separated on the left by a stylised representation of the floral motif decorating the university sceptre and on the right by the master mark of the artist András Szilos.
The inner edge of the reverse bears the name of the university in Latin, in a circular inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNIVERSITAS BUDAPESTINENSIS SCIENTIARUM TECHNICARUM ET OECONOMICARUM
BUDAPESTI MŰSZAKI ÉS GAZDASÁGTUDOMÁNYI EGYETEM
🏵
BUDAPEST UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMICS
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BME 240
Designer: András Szilos
Edge
Reeded but includes edge lettering containing the abbreviations of the university faculties and the year of their foundation
Script: Latin
Lettering: ÉMK 1782 – GPK 1871 – ÉPK 1873 – VBK 1873 – VIK 1949 – KJK 1951 – TTK 1998 – GTK 1998
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Budapest University of Technology and Economics' iconic building, which was completed in 1864 and is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in Budapest. The coin's design also includes the university's logo and the anniversary dates, making it a special commemoration of the university's 240th anniversary.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 BP | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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