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József Reményi

Reményi József József Reményi (23 January 1887 Kosice – 25 December 1977 Budapest) was a Hungarian sculptor, medallist, and coin designer who, following his studies in Italy and (Germany), worked as teacher of applied arts and was later nominated the artistic director of the Hungarian Mint. Considered one of the creators of Hungarian numismatic art, he designed more than 900 plaques and coins, including several items of Hungarian forint currency.

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József Reményi

Beekeeper by Béla Ohmann and József Reményi (1939 limestone statue) before the County Hall, at 10 Kosztolányi Dezső Street, Zalaegerszeg, Zala County, Hungary.

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Full name
Reményi József Joakim Móric.
Born
1887. · Košice.
Died
1977. · Budapest.
Nationality
Hungary.
Occupation
sculptor and medalist.
Languages
Hungarian.

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Reményi József József Reményi (23 January 1887 Kosice – 25 December 1977 Budapest) was a Hungarian sculptor, medallist, and coin designer who, following his studies in Italy and (Germany), worked as teacher of applied arts and was later nominated the artistic director of the Hungarian Mint. Considered one of the creators of Hungarian numismatic art, he designed more than 900 plaques and coins, including several items of Hungarian forint currency.

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