25 Banica Pattern; Aluminium-bronze
1941 year| Aluminium bronze | 2.5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Independent State of Croatia (Yugoslavia) |
|---|---|
| Poglavnik | Ante Pavelić (1941-1945) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1941 |
| Value | 25 Banica (0.25) |
| Currency | (Old) Kuna (1941-1945) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 9 July 1945 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#262292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The face value (25) of the coin is in the central part, surrounded by a circle made of dots. Letter U (with ignited bomb inside) is placed at the top of the coin, while BANICA is written at the bottom. There are three leaves of tobacco on both, the right and the left side of a coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
U
25
BANICA
Translation: 25 Banica
Engraver: Teodor Krivak
Designer: Ivo Kerdić
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 25 Banica coin from the Independent State of Croatia (Yugoslavia) is that it was designed by the Croatian artist, Ivan Meštrović. Meštrović was a renowned sculptor and painter who was known for his work in various artistic styles, including Expressionism, Cubism, and Realism. He designed the coin's obverse side, which features a portrait of a young woman wearing a traditional Croatian costume, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a wheat sheaf, which symbolizes prosperity and abundance. Meštrović's design for the Pattern 25 Banica coin reflects his commitment to promoting Croatian culture and national identity through his art.