5 Kuna Pattern; Gold
1943 year| Gold | - | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Independent State of Croatia (Yugoslavia) |
|---|---|
| Poglavnik | Ante Pavelić (1941-1945) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1943 |
| Value | 5 Kuna |
| Currency | (Old) Kuna (1941-1945) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 9 July 1945 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#264620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A Croatian interlace with three-ribbon pattern is placed alongside the edge of the coin, while the old Croatian coat of arms is at the bottom of the coin. Face value of the coin (5) is written in the central part and word kuNA is written on the left side of the number 5. Number 19 is underneath the number 5 on the left side, while the number 43 is on the right side, indicating the year of minting (1943). On the right side of the number 5, there are letters IK standing as the initials of the designer, Ivo Kerdić.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
kuNA 5 IK
19 43
Translation:
5 Kuna
IK
1943
Engraver: Teodor Krivak
Designer: Ivo Kerdić
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Kuna (Pattern; Gold) 1943 from Independent State of Croatia (Yugoslavia) made of Gold is a rare and valuable coin, with only 100 pieces minted. It was designed by the Croatian artist, Ivan Meštrović, and features the coat of arms of the Independent State of Croatia on one side and the image of a woman representing Croatia on the other. The coin was never put into circulation and was intended to be used as a presentation piece for dignitaries and high-ranking officials. Due to its rarity and historical significance, it is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auction.