Bosnia issued this coin in the middle of a war. The 1992–1995 conflict had rendered the convertible dinar effectively worthless through hyperinflation, and the National Bank was simultaneously trying to establish institutional legitimacy while the country was being shelled. Collector issues denominated in dinara from this period were never intended for circulation — they were hard-currency earners aimed at foreign buyers, priced in Deutschmarks or dollars while the domestic monetary system was in freefall.
KM#28 is part of a short wildlife series that also included the brown bear. Mintages were modest and distribution was handled largely through overseas dealers.
Bosnia issued this coin in the middle of a war. The 1992–1995 conflict had rendered the convertible dinar effectively worthless through hyperinflation, and the National Bank was simultaneously trying to establish institutional legitimacy while the country was being shelled. Collector issues denominated in dinara from this period were never intended for circulation — they were hard-currency earners aimed at foreign buyers, priced in Deutschmarks or dollars while the domestic monetary system was in freefall.
KM#28 is part of a short wildlife series that also included the brown bear. Mintages were modest and distribution was handled largely through overseas dealers.