5 Kuna (Latin text) 1994-2022 front 5 Kuna (Latin text) 1994-2022 back
5 Kuna (Latin text) 1994-2022 photo
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5 Kuna Latin text

 
Nickel brass (Cu 63.1%, Ni 23.2%, Zn 13.7%) 7.45 g 26.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Croatia
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1994-2022
Value
5 Kuna (5&nbspHRK)
Currency
Kuna (1994-2022)
Composition
Nickel brass (Cu 63.1%, Ni 23.2%, Zn 13.7%)
Weight
7.45 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
15 January 2023
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#3998
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

In the central part of the coin is shown the brown bear turned left. Around the bear, along the edge, is written Latin name of the brown bear (URSUS ARCTOS). Along the lower edge, in the central part, is written the year of minting (2000.). Signature KK to the right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
URSUS ARCTOS
KK
2000.

Engraver: Kuzma Kovačić

Edge

Reeded (100 grooves)

Comment

The engraver of the coin, Kuzma Kovačić, is distinguished Croatian academic sculptor.

Year of minting-in circulation from:
1994.-15.7.1995.
1996.-16.5.1996.
1998.-15.6.1998.
2000.-12.7.2000.
2002.-25.2.2002.
2004.-26.4.2004.
2006.-1.3.2006.
2008.-20.3.2008.
2010.-22.3.2010.
2012.-24.9.2012.

Proof set
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.