20 EURO Slovakia 2026 - Móric Beňovský - Standard quality

Commemorative silver coin of the Slovak Republic 2026, with a nominal value of 20 EURO "250th anniversary of the proclamation of Maurice Benyovszky as King of Madagascar"
Material: 900Ag, 100Cu
Diameter: 34 mm
Thickness: 2.45 mm
Weight: 18 g
Author: Dalibor Schmidt
Mintage:
in standard finish 3,000 pcs
in proof finish 7,050 pcs
issue date: 10.9.2026

Specification:
Maurice Benyovszky (1746 – 1786) was a Hungarian nobleman of Slovak origin, traveler, explorer, and soldier who influenced the history of several countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. His life combined courage, a restless spirit, and the vision of a personality who believed in progress and human dignity. He was born on September 20, 1746, in Vrbové. He studied at the lyceum in Svätý Jur, where he is registered as a Slovak nobleman. At the age of 27, he arrived in Madagascar in the service of the French king. In Antongil Bay, he founded the settlement of Louisbourg, was tasked with mapping the local landscape, and building roads. Allegedly, he united local tribes, supported trade, and improved the lives of the population. According to his records, a gathering of tribal kings elected him as their leader, great king – ampansakabé, in October 1776. Louis XVI appointed him a general, and Maria Theresa granted him the title of count. He left a literary testimony in the work Memoirs and Travels, which was published in 1790 in London and became known worldwide.

Obverse:
On the obverse of the collector's euro coin is a period sailing ship on stormy waves in the center of the coin field. To the left of it is the coat of arms of the Slovak Republic. At the bottom of the coin field is the name of the state SLOVAKIA, under which is the year of issue 2026. To the right of the sailing ship is a stylized linden trefoil that changes to the letters NBS when tilted, representing the abbreviation of the National Bank of Slovakia. The stylized initials of the author Miroslav Ronai, MR, are to the left of the state's name. To the right of it is the mark of the Kremnica Mint, a state enterprise, consisting of the abbreviation MK placed between two dies.

Reverse:
On the reverse of the euro coin is a portrait of Maurice Benyovszky. To the left of him is an enlarged Madagascar on a part of the depicted globe and a stylized symbol of the zebu – a typical Malagasy animal. The stylized initials of the author Branislav Ronai, BR, are to the left of Madagascar. To the right of the portrait is the nominal value 20 EURO in two lines and a compass. Below the portrait is an emblem formed by the ravenala of Madagascar and a moon with two stars. At the top of the coin field is the name and surname MÓRIC BEŇOVSKÝ in the description on the sides. At the bottom of the coin field is the inscription KING OF MADAGASCAR in the description and above it the year 1776.

source: nbs.sk

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