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100 Korun Events on 17/11/
1989 year| Silver (.500) | 13 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Czechoslovakia |
|---|---|
| Period | Socialist Republic (1960-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 100 Korun (100 CSK) |
| Currency | Koruna (1953-1992) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 30 September 2000 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#20232 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
Damaged seal of Charles University, on background of barbed wire
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17. LISTOPAD
1939 - 1989
Translation:
17th November
1939 - 1989
Engraver: Ján Bradna
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Coin commemorates repressions of Nazi government against Czech Universities and students on 17. November 1939. The date was proclaimed International day of students in 1941.As a historical irony, this coin, issued by socialist government was commemorating 50th anniversary of the event. Same year on November 17th, students demonstrating against the regime were met with force and repression, in the event that led to country-wide strike, and ultimately to Velvet revolution, which ended socialist rule in Czechoslovakia.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the events that took place on November 17, 1939, which led to the establishment of the Slovak Republic. The coin's design features a depiction of the Slovak National Uprising, a significant historical event in Czechoslovakia's history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Korun (Events on 17/11/1939) 1989 coin.
