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500 Kuna 800th Anniversary of the City of Osijek
| Issuer | Croatian National Bank |
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| Year | 1996 |
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| In circulation to | 15 January 2023 |
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| Obverse description | The central field bears the coat of arms of the Republic of Croatia, with the denomination 500 KUNA inscribed below. A commemorative legend arcs along the upper periphery reading OSIJEK 1196 - 1996., denoting the 800th anniversary of the city, while the issuer's name REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA is inscribed along the lower rim. The design is executed in a clean, modern engraved style typical of late 20th-century Croatian commemorative coinage. |
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| Obverse lettering | ·OSIJEK 1196 - 1996.· 500 KUNA REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA (Translation: OSIJEK 1196-1996 500 KUNA The Republic of Croatia) |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a panoramic view of the historic city of Osijek situated along the banks of the River Drava, with a bridge connecting the two shores rendered in fine detail. Two sailing vessels are depicted on the river, one navigating mid-stream and one moored near the shore, evoking the city's historical role as a river port. In the lower left quadrant, a small circular cartouche contains the coat of arms of the City of Osijek. The overall composition is rendered in a detailed engraved style celebrating the city's medieval heritage. |
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