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| Issuer | Czech National Bank (Česká národní banka) |
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| Year | 1993-2008 |
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| Currency | Koruna (1993-date) |
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| Obverse description | The heraldic Czech lion passant rampant, double-tailed and crowned, occupies the central field, depicted facing left in a dynamic, stylized relief. The legend ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA curves along the upper rim, while the four-digit date is inscribed in the lower exergue area, flanked by small decorative dots. The design was engraved by Vladimír Oppl and reflects a bold, modern heraldic style characteristic of post-1993 Czech coinage. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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Introduced in 1993 alongside the hasty monetary separation following Czechoslovakia's dissolution, this denomination survived far longer than its purchasing power warranted. By the time it was withdrawn in 2008, a single 50 haléřů piece could buy almost nothing — the Czech National Bank had been considering its elimination for years before finally acting.
Two catalog varieties exist due to a die modification; the distinction lies in the lettering on the reverse edge inscription rather than any dramatic redesign.