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2500 Dinara Mediterranean Games

Issuer Yugoslavia
Year 1979
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Obverse description Central field features a stylized rowing shell or stadium bowl viewed from above in low relief, representing the VIII Mediterranean Games venue in Split. The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia state emblem — a five-pointed star above a torch flame encircled by wheat sheaves — is prominently displayed in the upper portion of the field. The bilingual legend 'SFR JUGOSLAVIJA - СФР ЈУГОСЛАВИЈА' curves along the upper periphery in both Latin and Cyrillic scripts. The denomination '2500' appears in large numerals at the lower right, flanked by the currency designations 'ДИНАРА / DINARA / DINARJEV / ДИНАРИ' in multiple official languages of Yugoslavia. The date '1978' appears to the left of the state emblem, referencing the year of issue authorization.
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Reverse description The reverse presents a bold right-facing portrait bust of Josip Broz Tito, President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, rendered in high relief with fine detailing of facial features and hair. The effigy occupies the central field with strong sculptural modeling characteristic of commemorative gold coinage. The legend 'JOSIP BROZ TITO - POKROVITELJ VIII MEDITERANSKIH IGARA' curves along the upper and lateral periphery in Latin script, identifying Tito as the patron of the VIII Mediterranean Games. The inscription '· SPLIT 1979 ·' is positioned along the lower rim, denoting the host city and year of the Games. The overall composition is formal and heraldic in style, befitting a high-denomination gold commemorative issue.
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