Description
In 1956, the Hungarians rose up for freedom, independence and justice in their country. The Revolution began on 23 October 1956 with a student demonstration in Budapest. The peaceful demonstrations soon evolved into a nationwide movement for liberation, with demands for the withdrawal of Soviet troops, political freedom and national self-determination. The 1956 Revolution gave rise to innumerable examples of unity and courage. The flag with a hole in the middle became one of the most recognised symbols of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. On November 4th, Soviet forces launched an attack and crushed the Revolution. The ensuing retribution destroyed many, many lives and hundreds of thousands of Hungarians were forced to leave the country. The legacy of 1956 lives on today, exemplifying the importance of liberty, courage and national unity. The collector coin commemorating the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution pays tribute to all those who stood up for Hungary’s freedom.
LOBOGNAK” (Flags that implore peace are hanging). The mint year “2026” and the mint mark “Bp.” are located to the right, with the master mark of the coin’s designer Péter Szanyi at the lower left.
