5 Lipa Olympics

1996 year


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

Description

Issuer	Croatia
Period	Republic (1991-date)
Type	Circulating commemorative coin
Year	1996
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#11959
Rarity index	19%

Reverse

In the central part of the coin is showed the symbol of the Croatian Olympic Committee. Above the symbol is a bowl with stylized Olympic flame and under the symbol is written "ATLANTA". Along the upper edge is written "Olympic games" on Croatian (OLIMPIJSKE IGRE) and along the bottom edge is written the year of minting (1996.).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
OLIMPIJSKE IGRE
ATLANTA
1996.

Engraver: Kuzma Kovačić

Edge

Smooth, without notches.

Comment

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

Year of minting-in circulation from:
1996.-1.7.1996.

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

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Lipa (Olympics) 1996 circulating commemorative coin from Croatia is that it was minted to commemorate the country's participation in the Olympic Games. The coin features a unique design that showcases the Olympic rings and the year 1996, making it a distinctive and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1996	5000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lipa (Olympics) 1996 coin.