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“The Salt – Hungarian Folk Tales collecror series – 3. non-ferrous collector coin, 2023 “

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denomination:
3 000
edge:
Proof-like
date of issue:
2023.06.23.
material:
Színesfém
fineness:
Cu75Ni4Zn21
issue limit:
20000
diameter:
34 mm
weight:
16 g
designer:
Vékony Fanni és Szilos András
SKU: KC032023-13

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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.

Front: The front features a stylised floral motif with a dove on the left side and lower left quarter, drawing on the main title from the series, which was inspired by the opening lines of János Arany’s work “The Legend of the Miraculous Hind” which reads “From bough to bough the bird it flies, From voice to voice let song arise”. The titles from the animated series are also reflected in the distinctive cursive script used for the coin’s mandatory elements (the legend “Magyarország” (Hungary), “3000 forint”, and the issue date “2023” and mint mark “BP.”). The central motif on the front is the king’s castle, with the princess leaving, banished by her father’s anger, depicting the fundamental conflict in the tale “The Salt Princess”. The sad mood is enhanced by the polish which recalls the light of the setting sun. The master mark of the designer of the front of the coin, Fanni Vékony, is located on the left side, above the middle tulip motif.
Back: The back of the coin depicts the resolution of the conflict: the reconciliation of the king and the princess, made possible by the prince in the background. The cursive legend “A só” (The Salt) at the top provides the context for the figures presented. The master mark of the designer of the back of the coin, András Szilos, can be found to the left of the figures.