Croatia's 1996 UEFA European Championship participation — their first as an independent nation — came just four years after independence and amid a still-active war in the region. The team reached the quarterfinals, losing to Germany, the eventual champions. This coin was part of a broader commemorative circulation series issued to mark the tournament held in England.
Croatia's 1996 UEFA European Championship participation — their first as an independent nation — came just four years after independence and amid a still-active war in the region. The team reached the quarterfinals, losing to Germany, the eventual champions. This coin was part of a broader commemorative circulation series issued to mark the tournament held in England.