In the world of numismatics, where money is studied not only as a medium of exchange but also as an object of cultural and historical value, the linguistic characteristics of money play a significant role; the inscriptions on the money; the script used; the language; and the official name of the money itself. Thus, in numismatics
The Croatian Mint, our national mint, has undergone major changes in the past few years. These changes are also reflected in the new numismatic issues, which have finally begun to match the pace of modern global numismatics. One of the people responsible for this is Ivan Odrljin, with whom we
With Ivan Odrljin of the Croatian Mint on Croatian numismatics today and future plans Read more »
In this video we present commemorative Croatian euro gold coins dedicated to lacemaking in Croatia. These issues represent a continuation of the theme that began with the 10-kuna gold coin from 2012, thereby highlighting the importance of lacemaking as part of the Croatian cultural heritage. The presented gold coins were minted
Overview of gold coins: Croatia 10, 25 and 100 Euros 2023. Lacemaking in Croatia Read more »
This video is part of a series on the coinage of Dubrovnik, where in each video we present one coin of the Republic of Dubrovnik. Today, it is a true numismatic rarity – the Dubrovnik silver half-thaler, specifically the Polubradan (Half-Bearded). These silver coins were issued only in 1731 and 1735. They had a face value of
Coin review: Republic of Dubrovnik, Half Thaler (Half Bradan) from 1735. Read more »
Today we are presenting one of the greatest rarities of modern Croatian numismatics; a coin that many thought was just a part of stories and legends and that it didn't actually even exist, and it is the 2 kuna coin from 1993 in which the letter „T“ from the inscription
Coin overview: Croatia 2 Kuna 1993. T below the tail Read more »
Following the introduction of the euro, Croatia also received its first commemorative 2-euro coin. The first Croatian commemorative euro coin is dedicated to the introduction of the euro as the currency unit in the Republic of Croatia. This coin was put into circulation on September 15, 2023, and immediately met with a barrage of criticism; from the very
Velika Gospa (Vela Gospa) is the feast day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven. It is regularly celebrated on August 15 every year. That day is also a national holiday in the Republic of Croatia. According to Catholic theology, Mary was taken up to heaven body and soul, and the doctrine of
The image of Our Lady of Sinj on the Croatian 2015 commemorative 20 kuna gold coin Read more »
Banknotes of the National Bank of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia – wartime monetary reserves (banknotes “for the needs of national defense” and “for completely extraordinary needs”) The money of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, 1929 – 1941, just like any other money in the past and today, sends many symbolic messages on multiple levels. By reading them
On the occasion of the liberation of the occupied parts of northern Dalmatia, Lika, Kordun, and Banovina, as well as the Croatian royal city of Knin as part of the military and police operation “Storm” in August 1995, the Croatian National Bank (at the time the National Bank of Croatia) issued the gold ducat “Croatian Royal City of Knin”. On the obverse of the ducat, in the central
Back in 1998, a documentary film on the topic of Croatian numismatics was made, titled: “Numizmatika na hrvatskome povijesnom tlu” (Numismatics on Croatian Historical Soil). This film was produced by Stella Film from Zagreb, and it was directed by Radovan Ivančević. The film comprehensively portrays the development, cultural and historical significance, visual creativity, and artistic value of an exceptionally
The Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments today holds a significant numismatic collection numbering a total of 3243 items. The majority of the collection consists of coins, while it also includes two tokens, one Roman medallion, and one Byzantine lead seal. This rich material provides a detailed insight into the influx and circulation of money in
Numismatic Collection of the Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments Read more »
The Republic of Ragusa (Latin: Respublica Ragusina) was a patrician city-state that emerged from the medieval commune of Dubrovnik. It was established in 1358 and encompassed a major part of today's Dubrovnik-Neretva County. The Republic of Ragusa was territorially a small, but wealthy state with a highly developed trade and maritime sector. As such, it traded
This video is part of a series about Dubrovnik currency, where in each video we present one coin of the Republic of Dubrovnik. The Old Vižlin is an example of a Dubrovnik thaler-sized silver coin with a nominal value of 60 dinars or dinarići. The author of the coin's artistic design was Niko Matov Fišević (or Fišić).
Review of the silver coin: Republic of Ragusa, Old vižlin from 1747. Read more »
On Saturday, May 13, 2023, there is a trade fair in Zagreb that you simply must not miss. Location: People's Open University, Vukovarska 68, Zagreb (Google Maps location).
Main national gathering of numismatists and philatelists in Zagreb, May 13, 2023. Read more »
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