25 Kuna (Candidate for the European Union) 2004 front 25 Kuna (Candidate for the European Union) 2004 back
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25 Kuna Candidate for the European Union

2004 year
Bimetallic: copper-aluminium-nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Brass: Cu 92%, Al 6%, Ni 2%) 12.75 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Croatia
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2004
Value
25 Kuna (25&nbspHRK)
Currency
Kuna (1994-2022)
Composition
Bimetallic: copper-aluminium-nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Brass: Cu 92%, Al 6%, Ni 2%)
Weight
12.75 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
15 January 2023
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#11968
Rarity index
19%

Reverse

In the central part of a Brass ring there are two connected squares that symbolize the Republic of Croatia. Around the squares, there are placed 12 stars that symbolize European Union. All stars are interlaced with three lines that symbolize Croatian braiding. On the lower side of a ring, there is written the date "18.VI.2004." (VI is number 6 in Roman). On the left side of the date is placed a square (symbol of the Republic of Croatia) and on the right side of a date is placed a star (symbol of European Union). From the left side of a date, it is written "REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA KANDIDAT ZA CLANSTVO U EUROPSKOJ UNIJI" (The Republic of Croatia Candidate for being a member of European Union). Above the square, in the ring, it is written the signature of the engraver (DM).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA KANDIDAT ZA ČLANSTVO UEUROPSKOJ UNIJI
18.VI.2004
DM

Engraver: Damir Mataušić

Edge

Plain

Comment

NOTE: This coin is in circulation from 4.8.2005

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a copper-aluminum-nickel center surrounded by a copper-nickel ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins and makes it stand out.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2004  3000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Kuna (Candidate for the European Union) 2004 coin.