Collector Coins to Honor Weather Service Anniversary

The National Bank of Hungary has issued a silver collector coin with a face value of HUF 10,000 and its non-ferrous metal version of HUF 2,000 to mark the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the Hungarian Meteorological Service on September 25, 2020.

For the first time in the history of central bank issuances of over 50 years, a square shaped silver collector coin has been issued, and the large size of its non-ferrous metal version makes it also unique. The ʻOrszágos Meteorológiai Szolgálatʼ (Hungarian Meteorological Service) collector coin was designed by sculptor, Mercédesz Molnár.

The Hungarian Meteorological Service (OMSZ) was founded in 1870 to investigate the climatic features in Hungary, and to organize and assess meteorological measurements. The OMSZ currently runs a nationwide monitoring network, and it is tasked to complete duties related to weather, climate and air quality. Thanks to its professional experience and tradition of 150 years, it became an institute of outstanding standards and strategic importance in Central Europe.