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2000 Forint Old Balaton ships 'Helka and Kelén'
| Issuer | Hungarian Mint (Magyar Pénzverő) |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | A panoramic scene of Lake Balaton occupies the upper field, depicting sailboats on the water with the Badacsony volcanic hills visible on the horizon. In the right foreground, a detailed rendering of lakeside reed grass rises prominently. The denomination '2000 FORINT' is inscribed in large characters across the central field, with the date '1997' and mint mark 'BP.' positioned below. The legend 'MAGYAR KÖZTÁRSASÁG' (Republic of Hungary) curves along the upper rim. The engraver's initials appear discreetly in the right field near the reeds. |
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| Reverse description | Two historic paddle steamers, the twin Balaton vessels Helka and Kelén, are depicted in dynamic diagonal composition, their masts, funnels, and rigging rendered in fine detail against a mirror-polished proof field. The ships are shown underway on stylized waves, conveying a sense of movement and nautical heritage. The names 'Helka' and 'Kelén' appear in cursive script in the right field, while the launch year '1891' is inscribed along the lower rim. The legend 'RÉGI BALATONI HAJÓK' (Old Balaton Ships) curves along the upper border in upright Latin lettering. |
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| Reverse lettering | RÉGI BALATONI HAJÓK HELKA KELÉN 1891 (Translation: Old Balaton ships HELKA KELÉN 1891) |
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