Description
Formed on 5 May 1949, the European Council currently
has 47 members and is headquartered in Strasbourg.
This regional international organisation is a proponent of
human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Hungary joined as the 24th member on 6 November 1990, and was the fi rst country from the Eastern bloc to become a member. In 2021, Hungary will hold the Presidency of the European Council for the second time. The Committee of Ministers is the organisation’s forum for intergovernmental cooperation, and Hungary will head this Committee from May to November 2021.
Front:The front of the coin shows a detail of Europe on the globe, depicted from space, evoking European unity and the spirit of pan-European cooperation. The front of the coin has the mandatory elements: the denomination 2000 FORINT”, the mint mark “BP.”, the legend “MAGYARORSZÁG” The mark of the designer Balázs Bitó is located above the globe.
Back:The back of the coin features the offi cial logo of the Hungarian Presidency of the European Council, with heraldic cross-hatching for the colours of the national flag.
