10 Euros Caves of Slovak Karst
2017 year| Silver (.900) | 18 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Slovakia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1993-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2009-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#126876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
The reverse of the coin depicts a dripstone formation from the Krásnohorská Cave and rare fauna found in the Slovak Karst caves (springtail, niphargus and bat). The text JASKYNE SLOVENSKÉHO KRASU' (SLOVAK KARST CAVES) appears in the upper part of the design, above the text SVETOVÉ PRÍRODNÉ DEDIČSTVO (WORLD NATURAL HERITAGE). In the bottom right are the mint mark of the Kremnica Mint 'MK', and the stylised letters 'BR', the initials of the designer Branislav Ronai
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JASKYNE SLOVENSKÉHO KRASU
SVETOVÉ PRÍRODNÉ DEDIČSTVO
Translation:
SLOVAK KARST CAVES
WORLD NATURAL HERITAGE
Engraver: Filip Čerťaský
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions in hollow.
Script: Latin
Lettering: WORLD HERITAGE – PATRIMOINE MONDIAL
Comment
The Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst were approved for inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995 on the basis of a joint Slovak-Hungarian nomination proposal. In 2000 the site was extended to include Dobšinská Ice Cave situated in the Slovak Paradise (Slovenský raj) National Park. The subterranean formations of the Slovak Karst are outstanding for their extraordinary compositional and morphological diversity, multiplicity of flowstone formations, and valuable biological and archaeological treasures. The site includes many exemplary dripstone formations. Also noteworthy are the unique straw stalactites of Gombasecká Cave, some of which are up to three metres long, as well as the Domica Cave's flowstone formations (known as 'shields' and 'drums') and the remarkable aragonite structures of Ochtinská Aragonite Cave. No other temperate-zone cave system in the world features such complexity.Interesting fact
The Caves of Slovak Karst 10 Euro coin from Slovakia features a unique design that showcases the beauty of the country's underground caves. The coin's obverse features a stunning depiction of the Dobšiná Ice Cave, which is a popular tourist destination in Slovakia. The coin's reverse features a detailed image of a stalactite, highlighting the intricate and delicate formations found within the caves. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and fans of Slovakian culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Euros (Caves of Slovak Karst) 2017 coin.
