Description
The National Hauszmann Programme aims to present the palace complex – an outstanding example of Hungary’s cultural heritage – in Buda’s Castle District during its heyday at the turn of the 19th-20th century, as conceived by architect Alajos Hauszmann. After the dethronement of the Hapsburg Dynasty and the election of Miklós Horthy as regent, the Hungarian Royal Guard was formed, maintaining the traditions of the earlier royal guard and performing daily guard duties in the Buda Castle. The responsibilities of the new body were expanded to include protection for Regent Miklós Horthy and his family. In 1853–1854, separate headquarters were built in the Castle for the guards at their duty location, and this building was later demolished in 1901. The new building for the Royal Guard was constructed in 1903 according to the plans of Alajos Hauszmann, decorated with reliefs depicting trophies and military exploits. The ground floor of the Guards’ building had the duty posts, with the soldiers’ barracks located above. The building was damaged during WWII and later demolished. The current building was reconstructed in 2020 and is situated in the Hunyadi courtyard of the Royal Palace.
Front: The central field of the front of the coin portrays two arched ornamental patterns from the wallpaper of Saint Stephen’s Hall in the Buda Palace. Below this is a view of the facade of the Palace from around the turn of the 19th-20th century. The compulsory design elements: the inscription ‘MAGYARORSZÁG’, the value numerals ‘3000’, the mint mark ‘BP’ and the mint year ‘2024’ are also on the obverse.
Back: The back of the coin presents the facade of the Royal Guard building, which was reconstructed as part of the National Hauszmann Programme, depicted in diagram style to the left, as a model in the centre and in relief on the right. The legend “FŐŐRSÉG” (Royal Guard) is found below. The master mark of designer Zoltán Endrődy is located at the right edge on the back.
