1 Kuna Hum

2022 year


Gold (.9999)	0.05 g	1.99 mm

Description

Issuer	Croatia
Period	Republic (1991-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2022
Value	1 Kuna (1&nbspHRK)
Currency	Kuna (1994-2022)
Composition	Gold (.9999)
Weight	0.05 g
Diameter	1.99 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	15 January 2023
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#351363
Rarity index	91%

Reverse

On the reverse of the commemorative gold coin "Hum" there is a depiction of the settlement of Hum in the central part. Above the depiction of the settlement is the inscription »HUM«, below which is the year of issue of the coin »2022.«. Below the image of the settlement of Hum is the inscription "NAJMANJI GRAD NA SVIJETU" (eng. "THE SMALLEST TOWN IN THE WORLD").

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HUM
2022.
NAJMANJI GRAD NA SVIJETU
AD

Translation:
Hum
2022.
The smallest town in the world
AD (Ana Divković)

Engraver: Ana Divković

Edge

Plain

Comment

Smallest commemorative coin, recognized by Guinness Jun 27th 2024.

Discover the whole story about the set in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kabXaAkn0iA

Hum, known as the smallest town in the world, shows up on the smallest coin in the world, issued by the Croatian National Bank and minted by the Croatian Mint.

This coin is a part of a numismatic commemorative gold coins set ”Hum and the Višnjan Observatory”:

Word 'Hum' in Glagolitic script, as seen on obverse of the coin:

The reason for mintage of 199 coins is that the diameter of this coin is 1,99 mm.

Boškarin cattle head depicted on the coin is inspired by the ornament on the entrance gates of Hum:

Interesting fact

The 1 Kuna (Hum) 2022 gold coin from Croatia has a unique feature - it's the first coin in the world to incorporate a synthetic precious stone, called a "Hum," which is created using a secret process that involves compressing and heating a mixture of gold and silver particles. This process creates a stone that has a unique iridescent shimmer, making each coin truly one-of-a-kind.