Hungarian Mint

The Hungarian Mint (Hungarian: Magyar Pénzverő) is a government owned mint that produces circulating coins for Hungary. As a private company the mint is wholly owned by the Hungarian National Bank and is the sole body responsible for minting coins of the Hungarian forint. As well as minting circulating coins for use domestic the mint also produces a range of commemorative coins and manufacturers medals.

Hungarian Mint
TypeGovernment-owned company
IndustryCoin and medal production
Founded1001
1925 as the Royal Hungarian State Mint
Headquarters,
Area served
Hungary
ProductsCoins
Medals
OwnerHungarian National Bank
Websitewww.penzvero.hu

History

The origin of the mint can be traced back to the foundation of the Kingdom of Hungary when under King Stephen I silver denar were minted bearing his name.[1][2][3]

References

  1. "Hungary (997-1526)". medievalcoinage.com. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
  2. Bartlett 2003.
  3. "The thousand-year coinage in Hungary". Hungarian Mint (in Hungarian). Retrieved 19 October 2017.

Bibliography

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