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The Hungarian National Bank will issue a commemorative non-ferrous metal coin with a face value of HUF 3000 (EUR 7.7), called “Transylvanian Hound”, on World Animal Day, 4 October 2023. The commemorative coin depicting the characteristics of the Transylvanian hound will be the fifth in a series of coins with Hungarian shepherd and hunting dog breeds. The coin was designed by the artist András Szilos.
The Transylvanian hound
Pénzcentrum reported that the National Assembly declared all domestic dog breeds, including the Transylvanian hound, a national treasure. In 2017, this hunting dog was added to the Hungarikum Collection along with eight other indigenous dog breeds. The Transylvanian hound may have arrived in the Carpathian Basin with the Hungarians‘ conquering ancestors. The hardy, intelligent and extremely well-oriented breed has been shaped by environmental factors and hunting needs.
The breed’s history
The breed’s heyday dates back to the Middle Ages, when they were a popular aid to royal and aristocratic hunts, alongside greyhounds. The Transylvanian hound was used mainly for hunting. Social, economic and political changes after the Second World War led to the breed becoming neglected and the number of purebreds steadily declining. From 1968 onwards, more and more people began to breed the Transylvanian hound. Nowadays, the breed has stabilised but is still endangered.
