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Thursday 15 December 2022

2601) i)The World's smallest Gold Coin, Croatia minted by the Croatian National Bank (CNB) marks a farewell to the Kuna currency as Croatia adopts the Euro: ii) The last 1000-Kuna commemorative coin of Croatia for 2022 is dedicated to the Višnjan Observatory: Date/Year of Coin issue: 12/2022:

2601) i)The World's smallest Gold Coin, Croatia minted by the Croatian National Bank (CNB) marks a farewell to the Kuna currency as Croatia adopts the Euro: ii) The last 1000-Kuna commemorative coin of Croatia for 2022 is dedicated to the Višnjan Observatory:  Date/Year of Coin issue: 12/2022:

The Header presents the 1 Kuna Gold Coin at right (It is the smallest in the world - it can be held with a forcep). At left is the 1,000 Kuna Gold variant which celebrates the transition of the Kuna Currency to the Euro from 2023 onwards

The Croatian National Bank has issued new gold coins as both a tribute and farewell to the country’s national currency, the kuna, which has been in use since 1994.  

The new gold coins have been minted by the Croatian Mint at their facilities in Sveta Nadeja, on behalf of the Croatian National Bank. 

The Gold Coins:

i) One-Kuna Gold Coin

This extraordinary minuscule numismatic tribute appropriately pays homage to the world’s smallest city, known as "Hum". 

This very small city changed hands many times as it was absorbed into the Venetian Empire; it came under the authority of Napoleon and was then awarded to the Austrian Empire in 1815. 

Due to wars and shifting borders, it was once part of Italy until becoming part of Croatia after the First World War, where it has remained ever since. 

Presently, Hum is administered by its own elected authority and is known in the region for its completely preserved city walls and towers

Recognised as the world’s smallest coin the 1 Kuna (One Kuna) Coin has been designed by Ana Divković

The Reverse and Obverse of the One Kuna Gold Coin placed side-by-side

The Reverse of the 1 Kuna (One Kuna) Gold Coin depicts the world’s smallest city and its historic structures from a bird’s eye view. 

Above the primary design is the text "HUM 2022" with additional commemorative text below, which reads "NAJMANJI GRAD NA SVIJETU" (“the world’s smallest city”). 

The Obverse of the 1 Kuna (One Kuna) Gold Coin features a front-facing depiction of the head of an Istrian steer with long horns that are typical of this breed.

Placed between the long horns is the denomination "1 KUNA," along with the Croatian Coat of Arms. 

Below the steer’s head is the word “Hum” (shown in Glagolitic script) separating the text "REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA". 

How the smallest coin was created:

In order to unlock the smallest coin in the world, all steps in the fabrication process had to be adjusted. Everything started with the development of the depiction on the coin itself, so that the mint, in collaboration with the artist.

Sculptor Ana Divković, made a display that is detailed enough to depict the entire city at 1.99 mm, and yet technically feasible. 

Special processing of steel resulted in the smallest tool for the smallest coin in the world. 

The display is engraved with acsys' state-of-the-art laser, Femto laser, and their pulse forming technology, while the minting of the smallest coin in the world was done with a modern and automated Sack & Kiesselbach press. 

Also, in the case of forging materials, a completely new approach to making it has been devised. 

With such dimensions, there is little room for flowing materials, and by adjusting the forging plate itself, it was possible to get a quality filling of the tool gaps and thus get a final print.

 Finally, the coins were made one by one, where each, after minting, was subjected to the quality control of the print on the microscope.

ii) 1000-Kuna Gold Coin: The last 1000-kuna commemorative coin of Croatia for 2022 is dedicated to the Višnjan Observatory, currently one of the most renowned institutions of its kind in the world:

The Višnjan Observatory is ranked third in the world in the number of published assists in determining the movement of small celestial bodies

The 1,000 Kuna Gold Coin has been designed by Nikola Vudrag:

The Reverse and Obverse of the 1,000 Kuna Gold Coin placed side-by-side

On the Reverse of the 1,000 Kuna Gold Coin is features an image of the old Višnjan Observatory as seen under a starry sky. 

To the right is an additional image designed to show the night sky through a telescope while outlining the observatory on a map of stars. 

Encircling the primary design along the edge is the legend "ZVJEZDARNICA VIŠNJAN" (“Višnjan Observatory”), along with the technical latitude and longitude coordinates of "45º 17’ 26,9” N 13º 44’ 56,6” E". 

The year of issue, 2022, is seen just to the lower right. 

The Obverse of the 1,000 Kuna Gold Coin features a side view of an Istrian steer with long horns typical of this breed standing on a stone structure. 

Above and behind the steer is a view of the Višnjan municipality’s medieval skyline with the Croatian Coat of Arms shown below the denomination of "1000 KUNA". 

The text "REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA VIŠNJAN" is placed along the left and top edge above the primary design.

The specifications of the two Coin Variants are:

i) One Kuna Gold Coin Variant:

Country: Republic of Croatia; Year of Coin issue: 2022; Coin Theme: "World's Smallest Gold Coin"; Denomination: 1 Kuna; Metal Composition.9999 Fineness Gold (Au); Weight: 1.99 grams; Diameter/Size: 0.05 mm; Coin Quality: Uncirculated (U); MintCroatian Mint at their facilities in Sveta Nadeja, on behalf of the Croatian National Bank (CNB); Mintage: 199 pieces; Designed by: Ana Divković.

ii) 1,000 Kuna Gold Coin Variant:

Country: Republic of Croatia; Year of Coin issue: 2022; Coin Theme: "Višnjan Observatory"; Denomination: 1,000 Kuna; Metal Composition.9999 Fineness Gold (Au); Weight: 31.1 grams; Diameter/Size: 32.00 mm; Coin Quality: Uncirculated (U); MintCroatian Mint at their facilities in Sveta Nadeja, on behalf of the Croatian National Bank (CNB); Mintage: 199 pieces; Designed by: Nikola Vudrag.

- The two Uncirculated encapsulated coins are only available as a two-coin set.

- The custom presentation case was created by the Croatian design studio Izvorka Jurić

- The case incorporates spot LED lights to recreate a night sky, enhancing the coins’ view and display. Special attention is paid to the exclusive packaging in which this special set is placed. The box is illuminated by LED lights, giving the impression of a night sky that illuminates gold coins.

- The box and presentation also contain a magnifying glass, which can be used to admire the world’s smallest coin properly.




Links: Crypto-Currency Stamps & Coin Posts:

1) Croatian Crypto Stamp - 2, 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 community gathered around the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Association: Date of Stamp issue: 16.12.2020

2) Did You Know Series (49): Dogecoin (DOGE), Blockchain Mint, Singapore: Blockchain Mint has issued Silver DOGE Medals in three variants - i) Silver Dogecoin Cryptocurrency Medal Gem BU, ii) Silver Dogecoin Cryptocurrency Medal Proof-Like in Blister Pak, iii) Dogecoin Cryptocurrency Commemorative Medal Antiqued in Blister Pak: Date of Medal release/shipping: 05/2021

3) Did You Know Series (50): A Guest Post by Avery Wright: "Is Making the Crypto Space Legally Complaint Paving the Road to Mass (Blockchain) Adoption?" - A perspective:

4) Gibraltar Cryptocurrency Stamp: Stamp value 4 Pounds: Date of Stamp issue: 15.05.2021: (Pre-orderd accepted from 19.04.2021):

5) Bitcoin Backed Banknotes are being envisaged by "Noteworthy" which are aimed at generating user confidence in the Cryptocurrency

6) "Blockchain Technology", Principality of Liechtenstein: A Crypto Stamp of CHF 5.20 titled "Perspective" issued by Liechtensteinische Post: Date of Stamp issue: 06.09.2021

7) "Bitcoin Logo", Niue Island: A $2 (Two Dollars) Silver Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Coin features this iconic Logo of the well known Cryptocurrency: Year of Coin issue: 2022

8) 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 HRK50.00 on a PVC background: Date of Crypto-stamp issue: 09.09.2021

9) "UN Crypto Stamps", United Nations: "New Technologies for the United Nations Stamp Series": United Nations Postal Administration brought out its first time ever UN Crypto Stamps, which run on Etherium Blockchain: Date of Stamps issue: 24.11.2020

10) "Equality", Liechtenstein: A "BlockChain Stamp Series: A Stamp 4.1 "Equality issued by Liechtensteinische Post (Philately Liechtenstein) with a face value of CHF 9.00): Date of Stamp issue: 09.09.2022

11) 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 Crypto Stamp issue: 09.09.2020












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 HRK50.00 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


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