Description
Production of the animated series “Hungarian Folk Tales” started at the Pannónia Film Studio in Kecskemét in 1977. The 100 episodes, totalling 12.5 hours, present Hungarian folk tales in such an authentic manner, that the series was added to the Collection of Hungarikums on 15 October 2020, as part of Hungary’s cultural legacy, with the following explanation: “The distinctive visual and musical world embodied in Hungarian Folk Tales and the accompanying narrative make this animated series a unique work. The kindness, humour, cunning and gaiety of the folk tales faithfully reflect the spirit, emotions and true character of the Hungarians. In addition to the above, the truths and fundamental values presented in the episodes of Hungarian Folk Tales, which has earned great recognition within Hungary and abroad, make the series worthy of inclusion in the Collection of Hungarikums.”
As the third piece in the collection presenting “Hungarian Folk Tales”, the Magyar Nemzeti Bank is issuing “The Salt Princess”, the iconic episode that launched the animated series. Reflecting the visual world of the animated series, this commemorative coin faithfully presents the conflict between the main characters and its affectionate resolution. The main role of this non-ferrous coin is to represent the values of the series “Hungarian Folk Tales”, honouring folk traditions and while it is legal tender, it will not be in circulation.
