National Bank of Hungary releases new HUF 3,000 coin on 20 August – PHOTO
From time to time, the National Bank of Hungary releases new commemorative coins. The next coin, ‘Főőrség’ (Royal Guard), will be issued on 20 August 2024.
National Hauszmann Programme
The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) shared that a new forint coin will be released tomorrow showing the achievements of the National Hauszmann Programme. The programme is dedicated to restoring Hungary’s Buda Castle District, an area of significant cultural and intellectual heritage, to its historic appearance as envisioned by architect Alajos Hauszmann at the turn of the 20th century.
This restoration includes the rebuilding of the Royal Guard headquarters, originally designed by Hauszmann and demolished after damage in World War II, now reconstructed in 2020 to house a commemorative exhibition. Additionally, the National Bank of Hungary is releasing a collector coin series, including a HUF 3,000 coin named ‘Főőrség’, to celebrate the Programme’s achievements and educate the public about the Buda Castle District’s renewal.
The new coin
The National Bank of Hungary‘s unique collector coin series will continue, with each piece forming part of a honeycomb structure—symbolising the preservation of national values through its strong, stable design. The obverse of the ‘Royal Guard’ coin features decorative motifs inspired by the St Stephen’s Hall tapestry, with a depiction of Buda Castle’s facade as it appeared around the 19th and 20th centuries. The reverse showcases the Royal Guard building, along with the inscription ‘FŐŐRSÉG’ and the designer’s mark.
Where to get it?
The unique hexagonal ‘Főőrség’ collector coin, crafted from Nordic gold—a copper alloy—measures 37.18 mm across and weighs 20 grams, with a smooth edge. Limited to a production of 20,000 pieces using a special proof-like technology, the coin will be available for purchase at face value for one year from its release, while stocks last. It can be bought at the Hungarian Mint Ltd.’s coin shop in Budapest, its webshop, and gift shops in the Buda Castle District.
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