| Issuer | Croatia |
| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2023-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% Ni) |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Dimensions | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#143 |
| Obverse description | The design features the inscriptions of the issuing country ‘HRVATSKA’ (Croatia) and the year of issuance ‘2023.’, depicted horizontally, as well as the words ‘ČLANICA EUROPODRUČJA’ (member of the euro area), which are inscribed along the outer edge of the coin’s core. These inscriptions symbolically form a stylised symbol of the euro ‘€’. The other central motive of the coin is Croatia`s distinctive and recognisable symbol, the Croatian checkerboard, which represents part of the coat of arms of the Republic of Croatia. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | HRVATSKA
2023.
ČLANICA EUROPODRUČJA
€ (Translation: Croatia 2023. member of the euro area) |
| Reverse description | A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 2 EURO LL |
| Edge | Fine milled with edge lettering |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 2023 - - 50 000 2023 - BU coincard - 200 000 2023 - Proof - 5 000 |
| Catalog ID | 8684451530 |
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