In Culture
- Erkel was an internationally acknowledged chess player as well, and a founder of Pesti Sakk-kör (Budapest Chess Club).
- A department of the Opera House was established in 1911 in Budapest which also performs operas, named Erkel Színház (Erkel Theatre) since 1953.
- He was commemorated on gold and silver coins issued by the National Bank of Hungary for the 200th anniversary of his birth.
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