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1000 Kuna Višnjan Observatory
| Issuer | Croatian National Bank |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a right-facing Istrian ox (Boškarin), a native breed of the Istrian peninsula, standing before the distinctive domed tower of the Višnjan Observatory building rendered in detailed relief. The surrounding field is populated with scattered stars, evoking a nocturnal sky. The circular legend along the upper portion of the rim reads REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA VIŠNJAN, with the denomination 1000 KUNA inscribed below. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a detailed architectural rendering of the Višnjan Observatory's characteristic domed building with its rusticated stone walls occupying the lower left of the field, while a large circular inset in the upper right portrays a stylised star chart with constellation lines and scattered stars, evoking the observatory's astronomical purpose. Numerous stars are scattered across the open field, reinforcing the celestial theme. The arc legend ZVJEZDARNICA VIŠNJAN curves along the upper rim, with the precise geographic coordinates 45°17'26,9'' N 13°44'56,6'' E inscribed along the inner border of the circular star-chart motif. The date 2022. appears in the lower right field. |
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