Catalog
| Issuer | Slovenia |
|---|---|
| Year | 1992-2006 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 20 Stotinov (0.20 SIT) |
| Currency | Tolar (1991-2006) |
| Composition | Aluminium-magnesium (98% Aluminium, 2% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 14 January 2007 |
| Reference(s) | KM#8, Schön#2, Čop#220.01 |
| Obverse description | Embossed square surface with the number `20` impressed into it, the legend `REPUBLIKA SLOVENIJA` running to the left, and the denomination in words reading `DVAJSET STOTINOV` and the year of coinage to the right. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
REPUBLIKA SLOVENIJA DVAJSET STOTINOV 20 1992 (Translation: Republic of Slovenia Twenty stotinov) |
| Reverse description | An owl, with the Latin name `Asio otus` written above it, and the nominal value, expressed in numbers, to the left. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | ASIO OTUS 20 |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1992 - minor reverse varieties exist - 2 515 000 1992 - Proof - 1 000 1993 - minor reverse varieties exist - 2 515 000 1993 - Proof - 1 000 1994 - In Sets only - 1 000 1994 - Proof - 1 000 1995 - In Sets only - 1 000 1995 - Proof - 1 000 1996 - In Sets only - 1 000 1996 - Proof - 500 1997 - In Sets only - 1 000 1997 - Proof - 500 1998 - In Sets only - 1 000 1998 - Proof - 500 1999 - In Sets only - 1 000 1999 - Proof - 500 2000 - In Sets only - 1 000 2000 - Proof - 800 2001 - In Sets only - 1 000 2001 - Proof - 800 2002 - In Sets only - 1 000 2002 - Proof - 800 2003 - In Sets only - 1 000 2003 - Proof - 800 2004 - In Sets only - 1 000 2004 - Proof - 500 2005 - In Sets only - 3 000 2005 - Proof - 1 000 2006 - In Sets only - 4 000 2006 - Proof - 1 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 4362486870 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: The 20 Stotinov, issued by Slovenia from 1992 to 2006, marks a pivotal era following the nation's 1991 independence from Yugoslavia. As a fractional denomination of the Slovenian Tolar, it symbolized the newly sovereign republic's economic autonomy and distinct national identity. Its circulation spanned nearly the entire Tolar period, preceding Slovenia's 2007 Euro adoption, thus serving as a tangible artifact of post-communist nation-building and self-determination.
Artistry: Designed by Miljenko Licul (obverse) and Maja Licul (reverse), the coin reflects a post-modern, naturalistic stylistic school. The obverse features "20 STOTINOV" and a gracefully rendered swallowtail butterfly (lastovka repatica), a motif representing Slovenia's rich biodiversity. The reverse displays the national coat of arms—Mount Triglav, two wavy lines for the sea/rivers, and three six-pointed stars of the Counts of Celje—encircled by "REPUBLIKA SLOVENIJA".
Technical/Grading: Struck in a lightweight aluminium-magnesium alloy (0.7g, 18mm), this coin presents specific technical assessment considerations. High points for grading include the delicate antennae and wing veins of the swallowtail butterfly, and the peaks of Mount Triglav and the stars within the national emblem. Due to the soft alloy, specimens often exhibit a softer strike and are prone to bag marks. Well-preserved examples with sharp details and minimal surface abrasions are highly desirable.