5 Lipa Latin text


Brass plated steel (Plating: 72.5% Copper, 27.5% Zinc)	2.5 g	18 mm

Description

Issuer	Croatia
Period	Republic (1991-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1994-2022
Value	5 Lipa (0.05&nbspHRK)
Currency	Kuna (1994-2022)
Composition	Brass plated steel (Plating: 72.5% Copper, 27.5% Zinc)
Weight	2.5 g
Diameter	18 mm
Thickness	1.48 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	15 January 2023
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#4812
Rarity index	7%

Reverse

In the central part is shown a branch of the red oak. Around the edge is written Latin name of the plant (QUERCUS ROBUR). Along the bottom edge, in the central part, is written the year (2008). Signature KK.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
QUERCUS ROBUR
KK
2008.

Engraver: Kuzma Kovačić

Edge

Plain

Comment

NOTE: The engraver of the coin, Kuzma Kovačić, was 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.

Full metal composition: Brass (72,5 % Cu, 27,5 % Zn) plated Steel

Interesting fact

The 5 Lipa coin from Croatia, which was in circulation from 1994 to 2022, has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins. The coin's outer layer is made of a brass plating, which is 72.5% copper and 27.5% zinc. This plating gives the coin a distinctive golden color and helps to protect the underlying steel core from corrosion. This combination of materials makes the coin both durable and visually appealing, making it a popular collector's item.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1994	4000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1996	5000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1998	2000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2000	1000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2002	1000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2004	2000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2006	1000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2008	1000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2010	1000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2012	1000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2014	1000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2016	1000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2018	500	-	-	-	-	-	-
2020	1000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2022	50000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lipa (Latin text) 1994-2022 coin.