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25 Banica Pattern; Zinc
1941 year| Zinc | 1.85 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 | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.85 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 9 July 1945 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#262289 |
|---|---|
| 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
Comment
Weight of the coin is between 1.85 and 1.86 grams and the diameter is between 16 and 17 millimeters.Interesting fact
The Pattern 25 Banica coin was designed by the Croatian artist, Ivan Meštrović, who was also a sculptor and architect. He was known for his work in the early 20th century and was commissioned to design several coins and banknotes for the Independent State of Croatia during World War II. The Pattern 25 Banica coin features a unique design that showcases Meštrović's artistic style, which blends traditional Croatian motifs with modernist elements. Despite being a pattern coin that was never officially released into circulation, it remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists and art enthusiasts alike.