50 Forint 52nd International Eucharistic Congress
2021 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 7.7 g | 27.4 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 50 Forint 50 HUF = USD 0.14 |
| Currency | Forint (1946-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 27.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#303850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
FORINT
BP.
Designer: Zoltán Kovács
Edge
Plain
Comment
https://penzvero.hu/termek/2021-evi-52-nemzetkozi-eucharisztikus-kongresszus-50-ft-os-erme-emlekvaltozat-elso-napi-veret/
The 2021 International Eucharistic Congress will be the 52nd edition of the International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) which takes place in 2021 in Budapest, Hungary. The one-week event held regularly since 1881 (every four years in recent times) celebrates the Real presence of Christ in the Eucharist according to the teaching of the Catholic Church.
This is the second time that Hungary hosts the International Eucharistic Congress, with the first one also held in Budapest in 1938. Cardinal Péter Erdő, Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest sees a great significance for the Catholic Church in Hungary in hosting the event, which is an introduction towards the world.
Budapest has been named host city by Pope Francis in January 2016, at the end of the 2016 International Eucharistic Congress held in Cebu City, Philippines.
The official start of the preparation was marked by a four-day visit of archbishop Piero Marini, president of the Pontifical Committee for International Eucharistic Congresses. This is the beginning of a four-year preparation period, including the formation of a theologic committee, definition of the theme of the event, as well as organising religious preparation events.
The General Secretariat of the Budapest International Eucharistic Congress has been formed, and Péter Erdő nominated its chief secretary, Kornél Fábry (priest of the Diocese of Kaposvár). The secretariat starts working in the Primate's Palace in Buda Castle, but it is going to be provided with its own headquarters in Vörösmarty Street. Eight subcommittees will support its work, responsible for the fields of theology, liturgy, arts, finances, media and event organisation. The theological committee has to define the theme of the congress, and propose motto by March 2017 for the pope to decide. It was announced that COVID-19 prevention methods such as masks weren't mandatory for visitors and attendees.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event originally scheduled for September 2020 was postponed for a year.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Holy Crown of Hungary, which is a symbol of great historical and cultural significance for the country. The crown was originally used in the coronation of Hungarian kings and queens and is now housed in the Hungarian Parliament Building. The inclusion of this image on the coin serves as a reminder of Hungary's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 BP. | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Forint (52nd International Eucharistic Congress) 2021 coin.
