5 Lipa Olympics

€1.00
IssuerCroatia
Year1996
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value5 Lipa (0.05 HRK)
CurrencyKuna (1994-2022)
CompositionBrass plated steel (Plating: 72.5% Copper, 27.5% Zinc)
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness1.48 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Kuzma Kovačić
In circulation to15 January 2023
Reference(s) KM#37, Schön#45
Obverse descriptionIn the central part is shown stylized linden branch in inflorescence and on the leaves is written the value of the coin (5). Under the number is written inscription `LIPA` (linden). Around the top edge is written `REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA` (The Republic of Croatia). Around the lower edge, in the central part, is the coat of arms of Republic of Croatia.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIKA HRVATSKA 5 LIPA
Reverse descriptionIn the central part of the coin is showed the symbol of the Croatian Olympic comittee. Above the symbol is a bowl with stylized Olympic flame and under the symbol is written `ATLANTA`. Along the upper edge is written `Olympic games` on Croatian (OLIMPIJSKE IGRE) and along the bottom edge is written the year of minting (1996.).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringOLIMPIJSKE IGRE A A T T L N A 19 96.
EdgeSmooth, without notches.
Mint
Mintage1996  - - 900 000
1996  - Proof - 5 000
Catalog ID4571907840
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