10 000 Korun (European Union) 2004 front 10 000 Korun (European Union) 2004 back
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10 000 Korun European Union

2004 year
Bimetallic: gold (.999) centre in palladium (.999) ring 24.8828 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Slovakia
Period
Republic (1993-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2004
Value
10 000 Korun (10 000&nbspSKK)
Currency
Koruna (1993-2008)
Composition
Bimetallic: gold (.999) centre in palladium (.999) ring
Weight
24.8828 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Pentagonal (5-sided, With curved edges)
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
17 January 2009
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#35185
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

The map of Europe with the accession date of the Slovak Republic to the European Union - May 1, 2004 - is depicted on a round golden blank in the middle of the reverse of the coin. Twelve stars encircle the map. The text VSTUP SLOVENSKEJ REPUBLIKY DO EUROPSKEJ UNIE (The Accession of THE Slovak Republic to the European Union) is inscribed on the outer palladium blank. The stylized initials of Jan Cernaj, the designer of the reverse of the coin, are located near the bottom edge.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VSTUP SLOVENSKEJ REPUBLIKY DO EURÓPSKEJ ÚNIE·

Translation: Enter of Slovak Republic into EU

Engraver: Jan Černaj

Comment

Commemorative Slovakian coins are still redeemable by the National Bank of Slovakia at a rate of SKK 30.1260 = €1.

Interesting fact

The 10,000 Korun coin from Slovakia is a unique and interesting coin due to its bimetallic composition, featuring a gold (.999) center surrounded by a palladium (.999) ring. This coin is not only visually striking but also has a high gold content, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2004 MK 7200 - - - - - -

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