NBS hat geschrieben:Results of the open competition for the design of a €20 silver collector coin featuring the historical preservation area of Banská Bystrica

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NBS hat geschrieben:Silver collector coin in nominal value 20 euro Historical Preservation Area of Banská Bystrica

Banská Bystrica, the regional capital of central Slovakia, lies in the Zvolen Basin below Urpín Hill in the valley of the Hron River. In 1255 King Béla IV conferred on it the rank of 'royal free town'. Over time Banská Bystrica became a leading mining town, based mainly on the mining of silver and copper. The local Thurzo-Fugger company was one of the world's major producers of copper. As the mines prospered in the 15th and 16th centuries, so the town underwent a construction boom. The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary was completely renovated, the Matthias House was built, and the Town Castle site was fortified. Civic administration buildings and impressive town houses were erected. The mining industry continued to thrive in the 17th century, as is evident from the Renaissance-style alterations made to houses in the main square. In the rebuilding work that followed the great fire of 1761, Baroque elements were a prominent feature. Mining gradually declined, and the 19th century saw craft industries become increasingly important. The centre of the town contains many historical buildings and structures, and in recognition of this fact it was declared an Urban Heritage Area in 1955.

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Coin’s data
Designer: Michal Gavula
Material: Ag 925, Cu 75
Weight: 33,63 g
Diameter: 40 mm
Edge: inscription: "NAJKRAJŠIE HISTORICKÉ MESTÁ" (Most beautiful historic towns)
Producer: Kremnica Mint
Engraver: Dalibor Schmidt
Number of pieces minted:
- brilliant uncirculated quality: 2,900
- proof quality: 5,400
Date of issue: 30 March 2016