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500 Forint King Matthias - Buda Civitas Regia
| Issuer | Magyar Nemzeti Bank (Hungarian National Bank) |
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| Year | 1990 |
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| Diameter | 40 mm |
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| Obverse description | Within a decorative Gothic quatrefoil cartouche occupying the central field, the denomination '500' is inscribed in large numerals above the legend 'FORINT / MAGYAR / KÖZTÁRSASÁG' in stacked lines. Below, the mint mark 'BP.' and the date '1990' are inscribed, with the engraver's monogram of András Kis Nagy visible at the base of the cartouche. A small stylised five-petal flower ornament appears at the top of the cartouche. The overall design reflects a late Gothic architectural framing style, evoking the Renaissance court of King Matthias Corvinus. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a panoramic cityscape combining views of Buda and Vienna, the latter being the city where King Matthias Corvinus died in 1490. To the upper right, a reproduction of a denár struck under Matthias features the iconic Hunyadi raven, the heraldic symbol of the Corvinus dynasty. The composition is rich in architectural detail, evoking the grandeur of the late medieval Hungarian kingdom. The legend 'BUDA CIVITAS REGIA' arcs prominently across the design, identifying Buda as the royal capital. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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