1 Kuna (Olympics) 1996 front 1 Kuna (Olympics) 1996 back
1 Kuna (Olympics) 1996 photo
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1 Kuna Olympics

1996 year
Nickel brass (Cu 65% Zn 23.2% Ni 11.8%) 5 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Croatia
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1996
Value
1 Kuna (1&nbspHRK)
Currency
Kuna (1994-2022)
Composition
Nickel brass (Cu 65% Zn 23.2% Ni 11.8%)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
15 January 2023
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#4817
Rarity index
12%

Reverse

In the central part of the coin is showed the symbol of the Croatian Olympic committee. Above the symbol is a bowl with stylized Olympic flame and under the symbol is written "ATLANTA". Along the upper edge is written "Olympic games" on Croatian (OLIMPIJSKE IGRE) and along the bottom edge is written the year of minting (1996.).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
OLIMPIJSKE IGRE
ATLANTA
1996.

Engraver: Kuzma Kovačić

Edge

Reeded (86 grooves).

Comment

NOTE: The engraver of the coin, Kuzma Kovačić, was distinguished Croatian academic sculptor.

Year of minting-in circulation from:
1996.-1.7.1996.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Croatia's participation in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The coin features a design of a athlete in motion, symbolizing the country's spirit of competition and sportsmanship.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  5000 - - - - - -

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