20 Euro (Historical Preservation Area of Banská Bystrica) 2016 front 20 Euro (Historical Preservation Area of Banská Bystrica) 2016 back
20 Euro (Historical Preservation Area of Banská Bystrica) 2016 photo
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20 Euro Historical Preservation Area of Banská Bystrica

2016 year
Silver (.925) 33.63 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Slovakia
Period
Republic (1993-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
Value
20 Euros 20 EUR = USD 22
Currency
Euro (2009-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
33.63 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#87028
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

The reverse side of the coin depicts the most outstanding architectural monuments of Banská Bystrica – the Parish Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary, the Clock Tower, the tower of the barbican, and St Francis Xavier’s Church, with the Baroque Marian column in the foreground. The composition is completed by the oldest known seal of Banská Bystrica, which represents the mining tradition of the town, and by an ornamental element along the edge. In the lower-right part are the stylised letters “MG”, the initials of the coin’s designer Michal Gavula.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PAMIATKOVÁ REZERVÁCIA BANSKÁ BYSTRICA

Translation: Historical Preservation Area of Banská Bystrica

Engraver: Dalibor Schmidt

Edge

Script: Latin

Lettering: "NAJKRAJŠIE HISTORICKÉ MESTÁ"

Translation: Most beautiful historic towns

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the historic town of Banská Bystrica, which is located in the central part of Slovakia. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the town's skyline, complete with its historic buildings and churches, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a miner, paying homage to the town's rich mining history. The coin's design is the work of Slovak artist, Ľubica Lukáčová, and it is a beautiful representation of the town's cultural and historical significance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  5200 - - - - - -

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