25 Kuna (Esperanto Congress) 1997 front 25 Kuna (Esperanto Congress) 1997 back
25 Kuna (Esperanto Congress) 1997 photo
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25 Kuna Esperanto Congress

1997 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
1997
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#6591
Rarity index
16%

Reverse

In the Brass center it is shown the symbol of Congress. It is elliptical circle in which are 8 rhombuses that connected make capital letter E (like Esperanto). In the outer circle in a ring, in central part, it is placed one rhombus. From the left side of rhombus, it is written "UNUA KONGRESO DE KROATAJ ESPERANTISTOJ" (First Congress of Croatian Esperanto's) in Esperanto. In the inner circle in the ring, in the central part above rhombus, it is placed the year of minting, 1997. From the left side of year, it is written "PRVI KONGRAS HRVATSKIH ESPERANTISTA" (same sentence in Croatian).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
"UNUA KONGRESO DE KROATAJ ESPERANTISTOJ"
"PRVI KONGRES HRVATSKIH ESPERANTISTA" 1997.

Engraver: Damir Mataušić

Edge

Plain

Comment

NOTE: This coin is in circulation from 24.6.1997

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 a standout piece in any collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  2000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Kuna (Esperanto Congress) 1997 coin.