1468) Kiskunsag National Park (KNP), Hungary: Fifth Coin in the Coin Series titled "National Parks of Hungary": Two rectangular variants of 2,000 Forint (Cupro-nickel) and 10,000 Forint (Silver) minted by the Mint of Hungary on behalf of Hungarian National Bank: Date of Coin issue: 02.09.2020:
The Hungarian National Bank (HNB) has issued on 02.09.2020, new Silver Proof ingot-shaped Coins which feature a motif highlighting the Kiskunsag National Park (KNP) located in Danube-Tisza Bacs-Kiskun county.
This is the fifth edition of Commemorative Coins issued in the Coin Series titled - "National Parks of Hungary".
This is the fifth edition of Commemorative Coins issued in the Coin Series titled - "National Parks of Hungary".
The Obverses and Reverses of the two coin variants - 10,000 Forint (Silver) and 2,000 Forint (Cupro-nickel) placed against an image of an open landscape in the Kiskunsag National Park
The issue of these coins, which are a part of HNB's on-going series launched in 2010, coincides with the 45th Anniversary of the founding of Hungary's second National Reserve.
The Obverse and Reverse of the 10,000 Forint (Silver rectangular shaped coin) placed against an Avocet feeding in the waters of the Kiskunsag National Park
Established in 1975, Kiskunsag National Park became Hungary's second national park. In international recognition, its outstanding natural values, two-thirds of the area of the KNP was declared a "Biosphere Reserve" in 1979 by the UNESCO Man and Biosphere (HAC) Programme.
Situated between the Danube and the Tisza, this very diverse site covers an area of 50,523 hectares.
The aim of the development of the Kiskunsag National Park is to preserve the characteristic image of the Danube-Tisza area, the natural richness of the landscape, geological formations and waters, to research these assets scientifically, and to preserve them for educational and dissemination purposes.
Established in 1975, Kiskunsag National Park became Hungary's second national park. In international recognition, its outstanding natural values, two-thirds of the area of the KNP was declared a "Biosphere Reserve" in 1979 by the UNESCO Man and Biosphere (HAC) Programme.
Situated between the Danube and the Tisza, this very diverse site covers an area of 50,523 hectares.
The aim of the development of the Kiskunsag National Park is to preserve the characteristic image of the Danube-Tisza area, the natural richness of the landscape, geological formations and waters, to research these assets scientifically, and to preserve them for educational and dissemination purposes.
The multitude of diverse habitats characterises the lowland landscape of the Danube-Tisza area. Along the Tisza backwaters, floodplain forests, former cubes and promontories, open up to sandy grasslands of wind-blown sand dunes in Homokhatsag, juniper summer forests, water-logged grasslands of Turjandikek, pedunculate and oak forest steppes, and some of the world's pure saline lakes.
The climate of Kiskunsag is characterised by warm summers and less precipitation than the national average. These macroclimatic characteristics are even amplified by sandy soils, requiring different survival strategies from sandy grassland organisms.
Of particular interest to nature lovers and within the protected areas, there are now numerous tourist trails, study trails, and lookouts, all contributing to a unique experience of the Kiskunsag for visitors. As part of the visitor experience, the park offers the opportunity to get acquainted with the natural heritage and cultural history of the region.
The Park also includes a main visitor's centre, which is known as the "House of Nature", and is situated in adjacent Kecskemet.
The Commemorative Coin:
The Coins have been brought out by the Mint of Hungary at its facilities in Budapest and have been designed by Gabor Kereszthury.
The Obverse of the rectangular shaped Coins depicts a species of wildlife - a Pied Avocet (an eating Scooper) along with its reflection - standing in the water against a backdrop of sand dunes and shallow waters.
While the Pied Avocet is not unique to this area, due to its special habitat needs, it serves as a fine reminder of the soda lakes which characterise the Kiskunsag National Park.
In the upper half of the Coin is the issuing country's name - "MAGYARORSZAG" ("Hungary") and below it is the denomination "10,000 or 2,000 Forint.
In the lower half of the Coin is the Mint of Hungary's Mint Mark "BP" (standing for "Budapest") and the year of minting - "2020". At lower left is inscribed - "GULIPAN" (standing for - "Avocet" or "Scooper").
The Reverse of the Rectangular shaped Coins shows a beautiful depiction of a typical landscape in the National Park, with shifting sand dunes formed by wind, rippled from the edge in the Fulophaza Sand Dunes, complemented by scattered trees and bushes.
The Fulophaza Sand Dunes consist of only 2,000 hectares and helps preserve the old features of the Homokhatsag.
On top is mentioned - "KISKUNSAGI NEMZETI PARK" (meaning "Kiskunsag National Park").
Towards the lower left corner is the text - "FULOPHAZI BUCKAVIDEK" (meaning "Fulophaza Sand Dunes"), which refers to the territory.
At lower right is the mark of the designer Gabor Kereszthury, who designed these coins.
The specifications of the two Variants are as under:
2,000 Forint Variant:
Denomination: 2,000 Forint; Metal Composition: Cupro-nickel/non-ferrous; Weight: 27.0 grams; Dimensions: 39.6 mm x 26.4 mm; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Maximum Mintage: 5,000 pieces; Year: 2020; Mint: Mint of Hungary; Designer: Gabor Kereszthury.
10,000 Forint Variant:
Denomination: 10,000 Forint; Metal Composition: .925 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 31.4 grams; Dimensions: 39.6 mm x 26.4 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Maximum Mintage: 5,000 pieces; Year: 2020; Mint: Mint of Hungary; Designer: Gabor Kereszthury.
Remarks:
The ingot-shaped Coins are encapsulated to accommodate their rectangular shape and are placed in a Presentation case (available separately) and are accompanied by a Certificate Of Authenticity (COA).
The climate of Kiskunsag is characterised by warm summers and less precipitation than the national average. These macroclimatic characteristics are even amplified by sandy soils, requiring different survival strategies from sandy grassland organisms.
Of particular interest to nature lovers and within the protected areas, there are now numerous tourist trails, study trails, and lookouts, all contributing to a unique experience of the Kiskunsag for visitors. As part of the visitor experience, the park offers the opportunity to get acquainted with the natural heritage and cultural history of the region.
The Park also includes a main visitor's centre, which is known as the "House of Nature", and is situated in adjacent Kecskemet.
The Commemorative Coin:
The Coins have been brought out by the Mint of Hungary at its facilities in Budapest and have been designed by Gabor Kereszthury.
The Obverse of the rectangular shaped Coins depicts a species of wildlife - a Pied Avocet (an eating Scooper) along with its reflection - standing in the water against a backdrop of sand dunes and shallow waters.
While the Pied Avocet is not unique to this area, due to its special habitat needs, it serves as a fine reminder of the soda lakes which characterise the Kiskunsag National Park.
In the upper half of the Coin is the issuing country's name - "MAGYARORSZAG" ("Hungary") and below it is the denomination "10,000 or 2,000 Forint.
In the lower half of the Coin is the Mint of Hungary's Mint Mark "BP" (standing for "Budapest") and the year of minting - "2020". At lower left is inscribed - "GULIPAN" (standing for - "Avocet" or "Scooper").
The Reverse of the Rectangular shaped Coins shows a beautiful depiction of a typical landscape in the National Park, with shifting sand dunes formed by wind, rippled from the edge in the Fulophaza Sand Dunes, complemented by scattered trees and bushes.
The Fulophaza Sand Dunes consist of only 2,000 hectares and helps preserve the old features of the Homokhatsag.
On top is mentioned - "KISKUNSAGI NEMZETI PARK" (meaning "Kiskunsag National Park").
Towards the lower left corner is the text - "FULOPHAZI BUCKAVIDEK" (meaning "Fulophaza Sand Dunes"), which refers to the territory.
At lower right is the mark of the designer Gabor Kereszthury, who designed these coins.
The specifications of the two Variants are as under:
2,000 Forint Variant:
Denomination: 2,000 Forint; Metal Composition: Cupro-nickel/non-ferrous; Weight: 27.0 grams; Dimensions: 39.6 mm x 26.4 mm; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Maximum Mintage: 5,000 pieces; Year: 2020; Mint: Mint of Hungary; Designer: Gabor Kereszthury.
10,000 Forint Variant:
Denomination: 10,000 Forint; Metal Composition: .925 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 31.4 grams; Dimensions: 39.6 mm x 26.4 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Maximum Mintage: 5,000 pieces; Year: 2020; Mint: Mint of Hungary; Designer: Gabor Kereszthury.
Remarks:
The ingot-shaped Coins are encapsulated to accommodate their rectangular shape and are placed in a Presentation case (available separately) and are accompanied by a Certificate Of Authenticity (COA).
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