100 Korun Karel Čapek

1990 year


Silver (.500)	13 g	31 mm

Description

Issuer	Czechoslovakia
Period	Socialist Republic (1960-1990)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	1990
Value	100 Korun (100&nbspCSK)
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

References

Numista	N#20233
Rarity index	46%

Reverse

Portrait of Karel Čapk left

Script: Latin

Lettering: KAREL ČAPEK 1890 1990

Engraver: Anton Gabrik

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Karel Čapek was a leading literary figure of First Czechoslovak Republic, renowned journalist, dramatician, writer and intelectual. On most works, he cooperated with his brother Josef, inventor of the word "Robot". His works in pre-war years were strongly against nazism and after signing the Munich treaty, all his life ideas collapsed, and he died three months after. One of the first-to-be detained during initial stages of occupation of Czechoslovakia, his house was searched by Gestapo, not knowing he died months ago. His brother Josef died of typhus in Bergen-Belsen two days before its liberation.

Interesting fact

The 100 Korun (Karel Čapek) 1990 coin from Czechoslovakia features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Karel Čapek, a renowned Czech writer and playwright, while the reverse side depicts a scene from his famous play, "R.U.R." (Rossum's Universal Robots), which is considered a classic of science fiction literature. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can serve as a window into a country's history, culture, and artistic achievements.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1990	3500	-	-	-	-	-	-

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