The 5 para coin from 1920 is the coin of the lowest nominal value issued in the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (as Yugoslavia was called until 1929). This coin belongs to the first series of coins issued in the newly created South Slavic state and features a variant of the national coat of arms that
Coin display: Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes 5 para 1920. Read more »
In this video, we present a common Yugoslav coin: the 10 dinars from 1988. This is a coin from the 1988–1989 dinar series, which were in circulation for only 13 months. In addition to showcasing the coin itself, we also present a brief history of the development of the coat of arms of socialist Yugoslavia. This video was recorded
In today's video, we bring you a review of the Montenegrin 10 para coin from 1913. The coin features the inscription Kingdom of Montenegro, which is what this country was called from 1910 to 1918. Interestingly, these coins were in circulation even after Montenegro
In today's video, we bring you a review of the 1976 Yugoslav FAO 10 dinar coin. The commemorative FAO coin program is an initiative launched by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization aimed at raising global awareness about world hunger. Watch the video to learn more about the coin itself. This
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For some, the 5 kuna commemorative coin from 1994, issued on the 500th anniversary of the printing of the Senj Glagolitic Missal, is the most beautiful Croatian circulation coin. The coin is still in circulation today, so from time to time it surprises people when they receive it from someone. Some even
Josip Broz Tito was born in 1892, and he ruled Yugoslavia from the end of the Second World War until his death in 1980. In 1977, Yugoslavia commemorated the 85th birthday of Josip Broz Tito and the 40th anniversary of his rise to the head of the Communist Party with a commemorative 200 dinar silver coin.
World War I ended with Germany's capitulation in Compiègne on November 11, 1918. The end of World War I is a major historical event for Croatia and the world. Therefore, this occasion is also marked by a commemorative silver coin with corresponding motifs. In this video, we present an overview of the aforementioned coin, including its description and technical specifications.
At the Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, Croatian athletes won two Olympic medals: silver in water polo and gold in handball. The 100 kuna silver coin from 1996 dedicated to the Olympic Games features the motif of water polo on it. In this video, we bring you a presentation of the mentioned coin; description and
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At the end of 2021, the Republic of Croatia issued a new commemorative 25-kuna coin dedicated to Universal Children's Day – November 20, 2021. In this video, we present the aforementioned coin, basic information, technical data, and a description. The video was created for educational purposes.
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In this video, we present to you a complete set of Yugoslav silver coins dedicated to the World Canoe Sprint Championships in Belgrade – PESK ’82. The set consists of two silver coins; one has a face value of 1000 dinars and depicts the famous “Pobjednik” (Victor) monument on the obverse in
This video, produced by the Museums of Dubrovnik, discusses the currency of the Republic of Dubrovnik. Dino Lokas, curator of the Cultural and Historical Museum, talks about the development of Dubrovnik numismatics, the currency issued by the Republic of Dubrovnik, the relationship between different Dubrovnik coins, and the historical circumstances that influenced them
While cleaning your apartment, you found a collection of old coins or banknotes and don't know what to do with them? In most cases, old money doesn't have any particular value. But before getting rid of the junk, it's not a bad idea to check with a numismatist – perhaps among the pile of old banknotes
On the national holiday of Statehood Day on May 30, 1994, Croatia introduced a new currency – the kuna, which became the official money in the independent Republic of Croatia. The kuna was divided into 100 lipas and represented the fulfillment of a long-standing desire for financial independence after the breakup of Yugoslavia. Although
From the HRT archive: Introduction of the kuna, May 30, 1994. Read more »
After achieving state independence, despite the lack of international recognition, the Republic of Croatia managed to achieve monetary independence even in difficult wartime conditions. This happened on December 23, 1991, when it introduced a new currency, the Croatian dinar, as a replacement for the previous Yugoslav dinar. The value of the money replaced by the Croatian dinar was
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