2820) 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:
The Croatian National Bank has released its first numismatic (or Collector Coin) denominated in Euros since the country adopted the single currency in January of this year.
The Header/Banner presents the 6 Euro Silver and 100 Euro Gold "Contour necktie" integrated into one
This uniquely shaped Coin highlights the simple necktie, which began its existence as an integral part of Croatian culture and has had a rich and fascinating history.
The Croats Military Units:
The coins have been minted by the Mint of Croatia at their facilities in Sveta Nedelja, on behalf of the National Bank of Croatia. The issue of “Contour Necktie” consists of two coins of different shapes, made of different precious metals, gold and silver.
The concept includes a two-piece strike with the gold necktie itself designed and struck separately to the outer round silver coin with a specific cut-out to accommodate the necktie.
The Reverse design of the Coins depicts Croatian soldiers who fought under the French flag in the Thirty Years’ War during the 17th century.
Around their necks is a scarf, better known today as a "cravat", which immediately attracted the attention of the French.
The scarf caught the attention of young King Louis XIV, who started wearing the cravat, and speaks volumes about its acceptance.
As with the King, all the French quickly embraced it and wore scarves around their necks “à la create,” meaning, “in the Croatian way.”
The inscription "À LA CROATE" (inscribed on the upper periphery) is included as part of the design and highlight to this iconic fashion and cultural item.
On the lower periphery is the text "REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA 6 EURO 2023.
The Obverse design of the Coins depicts the tie as it is worn today with a gentleman’s jacket and a button-down shirt.
The text which is shown on the tie itself in a diagonal direction, reads "REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA 100 EURO 2023".
The specifications of this "Contour Tie" Coin are:
Country of issue: REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA (Republic of Croatia); Coin Theme: "A La Croate"; Date/Year of Con issue: 02.05.2023; Denomination/Face Value: Silver €06 (Six Euros) + Gold €100 (One Hundred Euros); Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Silver (Ag) + .9999 Finess Gold (Au); Weight: 31.103 g + 62.207 g (1.00 Kg); Diameter/Size: 46,90 mm ± 0,10 mm x 19,90 mm ± 0,10 mm = 60 mm; Coin Quality: Proof with Applied Colour; Mintage: 500 pieces; Special Technique: Contour Necktie; Mint: Mint of Croatia at their facilities in Sveta Nedelja, on behalf of the National Bank of Croatia; Coin Designer: Croatian artist and sculptor Nikola Vudrag has translated a part of the culture, not only of Croatia, but also of the world, into the gold and silver collector coin “Contour Necktie” edition.
- The gold collector coin follows the contours of the necktie and is inserted into the silver collector coin whose opening harmoniously follows the given shape, so that in combination they form a complete forging.
- The theme of the necktie is also extends to the packaging in which gold and silver collector coin “Contour Necktie” is conveniently stored,
- The packaging with the necktie motif is signed by Design Bureau Izvorka Jurić, who played with this strong symbolism and gave it a contemporary interpretation.
- The boxes are handmade, and this is what hides their uniqueness; each copy is imperfect in its own way.
- Each coin is specially encapsulated to accommodate its unique shape and surface and is presented in an attractive case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
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Santosh Khanna has commented:
ReplyDelete"Very nice informative and interesting post. Thanks for sharing."
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DeleteVikram Bhatnagar HAS COMMENTED:
ReplyDelete"Nice knots on the Ties!"
Yes, they are, Vikram. The Croats soldiers began a new fashion - that of wearing neckties. It started with them covering their faces with scarves in the thick of battle and gradually it got refined to everyone wearing a cravat or necktie. All of us had to suffer wearing one in official functions. 😀
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