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5000 Tolarjev Battle of Sisek
| Issuer | Bank of Slovenia |
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| Year | 1993 |
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| In circulation to | 15 January 2007 |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the large numeral '5000' prominently in the center field, with the denomination legend 'PET TISOČ TOLARJEV' (Five Thousand Tolars) arranged in a curved arc along the lower periphery, flanked by decorative stars. The inscription 'REPUBLIKA SLOVENIJA' curves along the upper rim, with the date '1993' positioned above the central numeral. The design is clean and typographic, with no figurative elements, emphasizing the face value in bold relief. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a detailed bird's-eye view of the fortified town and fortress of Sisak (Sisek), rendered in fine relief, commemorating the 1593 Battle of Sisak in which Croatian and Carniolan forces defeated the Ottoman army. A heraldic shield bearing the arms of Carniola appears in the upper right of the field. The curved Latin legend 'CARNIOLAE VICTORIA SISEK' runs along the upper periphery, with the date '1593' inscribed below the arms. The name 'Andrej g. Turjaški' (Andrej of Auersperg), the commander of the Christian forces, is inscribed in a curved legend along the lower field. |
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| Reverse lettering | CARNIOLÆ VICTORIA SISEK 1593 Andrej g. Turjaški |
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