25 Kuna Independence

€1.00
IssuerCroatia
Year2002
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value25 Kuna (25 HRK)
CurrencyKuna (1994-2022)
CompositionBimetallic: copper-aluminium-nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Brass: Cu 92%, Al 6%, Ni 2%)
Weight12.75 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueDodecagonal (12-sided)
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Damir Mataušić
In circulation to15 January 2023
Reference(s) KM#66, Schön#83
Obverse descriptionIn the Brass center of the coin, it is written nominal value of the coin, number 25. In the contours of the number 25, there is shown a marten running to the right. Under the number it is written `KUNA`. In the lower central part of a ring, it is placed a Coat of Arms of the Republic of Croatia. On the left side of a Coat of Arms of the Republic of Croatia it is placed laurel branch and on the right side, it is placed oak branch.On the upper part of the ring it is written `REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA` (The Republic of Croatia).
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIKA HRVATSKA 25 KUNA
(Translation: Republic of Croatia 25 Kunas)
Reverse descriptionIn the central part of a Brass ring is shown a map of a Republic of Croatia. Over the map, there are placed horizontal and vertical straight and slightly curved lines that symbolize parallels and meridians on the world`s map. That makes the map of the Republic of Croatia that looks like independent Croatia on the globe. Along the lower edge of the coin are placed two dates `15.1.1992. - 15.1.2002.`. From the left side of the dates is written `10. OBLJETNICA MEDUNARODNOG PRIZNANJA RH` (10th Anniversary of International Recognition of the Republic of Croatia). In the Brass center, in the middle, on the right side of a map of the Republic of Croatia, it is written the signature of engraver (DM).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering10. OBLJETNICA MEĐUNARODNOG PRIZNANJA RH 15.1.1992. - 15.1.2002. DM
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (2002)  - - 200 000
ND (2002)  - Proof - 1 000
Catalog ID7531459070
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