2000 Forint (University of Szeged) 2021 front 2000 Forint (University of Szeged) 2021 back
2000 Forint (University of Szeged) 2021 photo
© Hungarian Central Banks's decree

2000 Forint University of Szeged

2021 year
Copper-nickel (Cu75Ni25) 30.8 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Issuing entity
Magyar Pénzverő
Period
Republic (1989-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2021
Value
2000 Forint 2000 HUF = USD 5.47
Currency
Forint (1946-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (Cu75Ni25)
Weight
30.8 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#311910
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SZEGEDI TUDOMÁNYEGYETEM
SZENTGYÖRGYI ALBERT
SZENTGYÖRGYI ALBERT EGYETEME

Designer: Gábor Kereszthury

Edge

Reeded

Comment

To honour the 100 years of the foundation of the University of Szeged, the Magyar Nemzeti Bank is issuing a silver collector coin with a face value of 10,000 forints and its non-ferrous metal version of 2,000 forints today at the University of Szeged. Simultaneously, in representation of the two institutions Madam Chancellor Judit Fendler and Deputy Governor Csaba Kandrács will conclude a 3-year partnership agreement.

The University of Szeged is one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in Hungary. It became a research university in 2010 and a priority institution of higher education in 2013, and it is listed as the best university in Hungary by the British Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

The beginnings in its history of ideas were marked by the foundation of the University of Kolozsvár in 1581, 440 years ago. In 1921, due to the Treaty of Trianon, the University was moved to Szeged. This moment indicates the beginning of higher education in Szeged. The University’s significance in the history of science is signalled by the domestic and international magnitude of its staff of professors. Albert Szent-Györgyi stands out of its professors who was awarded the Nobel prize in 1937 for his research at the University.

The Magyar Nemzeti Bank will issue a silver collector coin with a face value of HUF 10,000 and its non-ferrous metal version of HUF 2,000 named ‘Szegedi Tudományegyetem’. The silver and non-ferrous metal coins have the same design, the only difference being the denominations.

https://www.mnb.hu/en/banknotes-and-coins/collector-and-commemorative-coins/2021/collector-coin-to-mark-the-centenary-of-the-university-of-szeged

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2000 Forint (University of Szeged) 2021 coin from Hungary is that it features a unique design that highlights the university's architecture and history. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the university's iconic building, the "Votive Church," which was built in the early 20th century and is known for its striking Neo-Romanesque style. The reverse side of the coin features a stylized image of a book, symbolizing the university's commitment to knowledge and learning. The coin's design was created by Hungarian artist, Mária K. Kovács, and it is a beautiful representation of the university's rich history and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2021 BP. 5000 - - - - - -

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