Hungary 15,000 Ft 2021. Sopron. Silver Proof

Sopron: The Most Loyal Town in Hungary
In the 16th century, the Ottomans occupied most of Hungary, but Ottoman Turks who ravaged Scarbantia in 1529 didn’t occupy the town and the region north of Lake Balaton remained a part of Hungary. As a result, Sopron’s importance grew as it became a refuge for Hungarians fleeing the Ottomans. During the early part of the 20th century, this part of Hungary was settled by Germans as part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Sopron became known as Odenburg in Germany.
After World War I, when the Austro-Hungarian Empire was broken up, the German-controlled areas of northwestern Hungary were given to Austria.
The locals didn’t like this and caused civil unrest. A plebiscite was held in 1921 and the surrounding eight villages and Sopron voted to remain Hungarian. This date became an annual city holiday and reminds its residents of Sopron’s status as the most loyal town in Hungary.
The coin marking the centennial has the portrait of Mayor Mihály Thurner to left of the city’s symbol, a firetower. The reverse commemorates the plebiscite by showing a group of voters and a stamped ballot in a ballot box. Civitas Fidelissima means “Most Faithful City.”

Denomination Quality Metal         Issue limit    Size         Weight 
15000 HUF      Proof  .925 silver  5,000        38.61 mm  31.46g