4713) Ivan Vučetić developed a fingerprint classification system and introduced ten-digit fingerprinting system in 1891: "- Croatian Innovators Coin Series”: The Croatian Mint on behalf of the Croatian National Bank (CNB) has issued a 4 (Four Euro), 1 ounce (oz) Silver BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) Coin on the work done by him: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2026:
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The Croatian National Bank,
in cooperation with the Croatian Mint, has issued the “Ivan Vučetić’s
Innovations” silver coin as part of the “Croatian Innovators” Coin Series.
The Header/Banner presents the Obverse and Reverse of the Cilver BU Coin & its Presentation Box/Case against a background representation of Ivan Vučetić’s marble bust.
At our fingertips, each of
us carries a pattern that distinguishes us from every other person. It was this
very fact that Ivan Vučetić helped turn into a practical system of
identification in 1891 the late 19th century.
His works:
Born on the island of Hvar
in 1858, Vučetić spent his professional life in Argentina, where he developed a
fingerprint classification system and introduced ten-digit fingerprinting.
His
work helped transform fingerprints from an intriguing biological detail into a
reliable tool for establishing identity.
The Coin:
The design by Miriam Mazzali translated this idea into a clean and distinctive visual
language.
On the Obverse of the 4 Euro BU Silver Coin a hand leaves an enlarged, recessed thumbprint on a
raised surface, while the name “Ivan Vučetić” and the year of issue are incorporated
into a diagonal composition.
On the Reverse of the 4 Euro BU Silver Coin, one figure
emerges from a group of anonymous silhouettes, its identity revealed through a
fingerprint.
Without relying on a traditional portrait or unnecessary
decorative elements, the design speaks directly to what defined Vučetić’s work
– the ability to recognise an individual by a mark that belongs to them alone.
The silver coin is presented in a new elegant box with a dedicated booklet and outer sleeve, completing the visual identity of the issue.
The specifications of this Coin are:
Face value: 4 Euro
Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
Alloy/Metal Composition: Silver 999.9/1000
Weight: 31.103 g or 1.00 oz
Diameter/Size: 38.61 mm
Designer: Miriam Mazzali
Mintage: 1,000 pcs
Links to Posts on Croatia on this Blog:
15) Crypto-stamp - Rimec Nevera, Croatia: Htvatska posta (Croatian Post) has issued a Crypto-stamp Souvenir Sheet (a combination of the analog and the digital) of One Stamp of HRK 50.00 on a PVC background: Date of Crypto-stamp issue: 09.09.2021
17) Croatian Crypto Stamp, Croatia: A 50 HRK Stamp (a combination of the analog and the digital) issued by "Hrvatska Posta (Croatian Post) in coordination with the Croatian Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Association: Date of Cryptoo Stamp issue: 09.09.2020
18) "Peljesac Bridge", Republic of Croatia: The Croatian National Bank (CNB) has issued a 25 Kuna Commemorative Circulation Coin to mark the opening of this bridge: Date/Year of Coin issue: 26.07.2022
19) Shunting Locomotives, Croatia: Hrvatska Posta (Croatian Post) has issued a set of two stamps of HRK 10 each featuring shunting locomotives: Date of Stamp set issue: 06.10.2022
20) Minerals and Rocks, Croatia: Hrvatska Posta (Croatian Post) has issued two Postage Stamps of HRK 5.00 each on this fascinating Geological subject: Date of Stamp Set issue: 20.10.2022
21) i) The World's smallest Gold Coin minted by the Croatian National Bank (CNB) marks farewell to Kuna currency as Croatia adopts the Euro: ii) The last 1000-Kuna commemorative coin of Croatia for 2022 is dedicated to the Visnjan Observatory: Date/Year of Coin issue: 12/2022
22) Croatian Postage Stamps (or Hrvatske Postanske Marke"), Croatia: A Stamp Album of 29 Postage Stamps issued by Croatian Post in 2016
23) Introduction of the Euro as the Official Currency of the Republic of Croatia: Hrvatska Posta (Croatian Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.14 Euro celebrating the inclusion of the country in the Euro Area (EU): Date of Stamp issue: 25.01.2023
24) Plastic Waste in the Seas, Croatia: "Climate Change Stamp Series": Hrvatska Posta (Croatian Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.14 Euro depicting the harmful effects of Plastic pollution in the World Oceans on Marine life and the ecological balance: Date of Stamp issue: 20.04.2023
25) The Croats Military Units - Contour Necktie, Croatia: First Coins issued in Euros after Croatia joined the European Union (EU): 6 Euro Silver and 100 Euro Gold Coins minted by the Mint of Croatia at their facilities in Sveta Nedelja, on behalf of the National Bank of Croatia: Date/Year of Coins issue: 02.05.2023
26) International Day of Families (15th May), Croatia: Hrvatska Posta (Croatian Post) has issued a postage stamp of 0.47 Euro highlighting the importance of the International Day of Families: Date of Stamp issue: 15.05.2023
27) Castles in Croatia: Hrvatska Posta (Croatian Post) has issued a set of four postage stamps depicting i) Batthyany, Ludbreg: ii Old Town, Varazdin: iii) Zrinski, Cakovec and iv) Festitic, Pribislavec - Castles, Fortresses, Palaces etc: Date of Stamp set issue: 18.05.2023
28) Professor Balthazar motifs feature on Croatia's Fifth Crypto Stamp of 7.80 Euro issued by Hrvatska Posta (Croatian Post): Date of Crypto Stamp issue: 07.09.2023
29) Trsat Dragon, Croatia: 100 Euro (Gold) and 4 Euro (Silver) Bullion Collector Coins minted by the Croatian Mint at their facilities in Sveta Nedelja on behalf of the Croatian National Bank: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024
30) Croatia: Elusive Brusnik Black Lizard features on ne Gold (10 Euro) and Silver (4 Euro) Commemorative Coins: "Autochthonous Croatia Coin Series": Coins issued by the Croatian National Bank (CNB): Date/Year of Coins issue: 18.03.2024
31) Croatia: "Croatian Heritage Coin Series": Distinctive Traditional Costume features on new (100 nEuro) Gold and 4 & 6 Euro Silver Proof & Colour Coins: Coins issued by Croatian National Bank (CNB): Date of Coins issue: 19.08.2024:
32) Plastic Waste in the Seas, Croatia: "Climate Change Stamp Series": Hrvatska Posta (Croatian Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.14 Euro depicting the harmful effects of Plastic pollution in the World Oceans on Marine life and the ecological balance: Date of Stamp issue: 20.04.2023
33) "Puratic Wheel", Croatia: "Croatian Innovators Coin Series": Croatian National Bank, in cooperation with the Croatian Mint has brought out Gold and Silver editions of this innovation: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024
Castles of Croatia Stamp Series:
34) i) Castles of Croatia: Four Castles in Croatia depicted on postage stamps of the values of 3.30 HRK each issued by Hrvatska posta (Croatian Post) - i) Brezovica Manor, ii) Erdody Castle, iii) Laduc Manor and Nori Dvori: Date of Stamp Set issue: 20.05.2021
34) ii) Castles in Croatia: Hrvatska Posta (Croatian Post) has issued a set of four postage stamps depicting i) Batthyany, Ludbreg: ii Old Town, Varazdin: iii) Zrinski, Cakovec and iv) Festitic, Pribislavec - Castles, Fortresses, Palaces etc: Date of Stamp set issue: 18.05.2023
34) iii) Castles of Croatia: Four Postage stamps of 0.65 Euro each issued by Hrvatka Posta (Croation Post) presenting Klenovnik Castle, Msarusevec Castle, Miljana Castle and Nori Marof Castle: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 10.02.2025
35) "Murals, Pop Culture - Street Art, Croatia: Hrvatska Posta (Croatian Post) has issued a Cuuvenir Sheet of four postage stamps of 1.70 Euro each depicting Street Art of Croatia: Date/Year of Stamp Set issue: 20.02.2025
36) National Archeological Discoveries, Croatia: Hrvatska posta ("Croatian Post") has issued two EUROPA Stamps featuring two discoverires from SALONA - the Vucedol Dove and the amphitheatre: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 09.05.2025
37) Slavoljub Penkala, Visionary Inventor, Croatia: "Croatian Innovators Coin Series": Third Coin in the Series: 4 Euro Silver and 100 Euro Gold Proof Coins issued in commemoration of the famous innovator: Date/Year of Coins issue: 11.07.2025
38) "Gajeta Falkusa" - Gold and Silver Coins highlight the legendary ship from Komiza: Date/Year of Coins issue: 09.09.2025
39) "Croatian Coldblood - an indigenous breed of horse that has been bred for centuries in this Balkan Country", Croatia: "Indigenous Croatia Coin Series": 10 & 100 Euro (Gold) and 4- and 10-Euro Silver Proof Coins feature the Native Equine Breed: Date/Year of Coins issue: 23.10.2025:
40) Minerals and Rocks, Croatia: Metamorphic Rocks, Igneous Procks, Sulphur - Radoboj, Hrvatsko zagorje, Serprntite - Roknic strana, Bovic, Banovina: Datew/Year of Stamps issue: 21.01.2026
41) "Bettina gajeta" (A traditional wooden boat that has been an indispensable part of the life of the inhabitants of Betina and the island of Murter for centuries) and "Llaut mallorquin Balear" (a traditional boat of the Balearic Islands): Croatia-Spain Joint issue: Stamps issued by Hrvatska posta (Croatian Post) Date/Year of Stamps issue: 11.08.2026
