1 Kuna (Pattern; Type 1, aluminium-bronze) 1941 front 1 Kuna (Pattern; Type 1, aluminium-bronze) 1941 back
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1 Kuna Pattern; Type 1, aluminium-bronze

1941 year
Aluminium bronze 4.38 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Independent State of Croatia (Yugoslavia)
Poglavnik
Ante Pavelić (1941-1945)
Type
Pattern
Year
1941
Value
1 Kuna
Currency
(Old) Kuna (1941-1945)
Composition
Aluminium bronze
Weight
4.38 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
9 July 1945
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#262396
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The old Christian braided ornamentation is alongside the whole edge of the coin, while the old Croatian coat of arms is at the bottom of the coin. A European pine marten running left is in the central part of the coin, while the face value of the coin (1) is placed on top of the European pine marten.

Lettering: 1

Engraver: Teodor Krivak

Designer: Ivo Kerdić

Comment

Type 1 of 1 Kuna trial strike series is a coin without the undulating background with the year of minting (1941) written at the bottom on the obverse.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Kuna coin from Independent State of Croatia (Yugoslavia) is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a shield with the Croatian coat of arms, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a kuna, a small mammal native to Croatia. This design was chosen to symbolize the country's rich history and natural beauty.