3236) Croatia: Elusive Brusnik
Black Lizard Features on New 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:
The Croatian National Bank has brought out its latest gold and silver collector coins which is a part of a
popular numismatic series titled - "Autochthonous Croatia".
A detailed image of the Black
Lizard features on new gold 10 Euro and 4 Euro silver coins. The Header/Banner presents a Black Lizard on a rocky terrain against the Obverse and Reverse os the Coins. The Header is titled - "Black Lizard".
At the end of 2021, the
first series of gold and silver collector coins in this series were released
featuring species and that featured was the distinctive Dalmatian dog.
This
year, the coin’s design is dedicated to the "Black Lizard," one of the most famous
inhabitants of the historically rich and beautiful but miniscule island of
Brusnik.
Due to its geological history marked by volcanic origin and the
presence of porous limestone, Brusnik has been protected as a natural monument
since 1951.
The island is home to numerous endemic species, and one of its
inhabitants enjoying the environment of crystal-clear sea and colourful
underwater landscapes is the black lizard. Recognisable by its black colour and
turquoise-blue spots, the black lizard or Podarcis melisellensis melisellensis
to reference its scientific name is a thriving symbol of wildlife nature,
conservation and biodiversity.
The Coins:
The Gold (4 Euro) and Silver (4 Euro) BU
quality Coins have been minted by the Croatian Mint at their facilities in Sveta
Nedelja on behalf of the Croatian National Bank.
Designed by Nikola Vudrag, his detailed depiction of the Black Lizard introduces a story
that may not be widely known but is certainly worth highlighting.
The Obverse of the Gold (4 Euro) and Silver (4 Euro) features a beautifully detailed depiction of the Black Lizard close up and peeking out from behind a rock with the outline of the island of Brusnik along with a linear surface pattern shown as a background. The text along the upper left rim denotes the country "REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA" (Croatia) and the text along the right periphery reads "CRNA GUSTERICA (Black Lizard)".
The denomination "10 EURO (Gold) or 4 EURO (Silver)" is seen along the lower right periphery.
The Reverse
of the Coin depicts the topography of the island of Brusnik with sea waves in
the background along with a vivid, full image of the black lizard placed to the
left side.
The year "2024" is shown just along the periphery to the left of the Black
lizard and the text "PODARCIS MELISELLENSIS MELISELLENSIS" is shown along the rim
of the right side.
The specifications of the Coin are:
i) Silver Coin Variant:
Country of issue: Croatia; Year of Coin issue: 2024; Coin Series Theme: "Autochthonous Croatia"; Coin Theme: Black Lizard; Denomination: 4.00 Euro; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Metal Composition: .999.9 Fineness Silver (Ag); Diametr/Size: 15.00 mm; Weight: 31.1 grams or 1.00 Oz; Minted By: Croatian Mint at their facilities in Sveta Nedelja on behalf of the Croatian National Bank; Designer: Nikola Vudrag; Mintage: 4.000 pieces.
ii) Gold Coin Variant:
Country of issue: Croatia; Year of Coin issue: 2024; Coin Series Theme: "Autochthonous Croatia"; Coin Theme: Black Lizard; Denomination: 10.00 Euro; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Metal Composition: .999.9 Fineness Gold (Au); Weight: 1.94 grams; Diameter/Size: 15.00 mm; Minted By: Croatian Mint at their facilities in Sveta Nedelja on behalf of the Croatian National Bank; Designer: Nikola Vudrag; Mintage: 2000 pieces.
- Both the Gold and Silver BU
coins are encapsulated and presented in a custom branded case and accompanied
with a certificate of authenticity (COA).
- Dispatch commences from the 18th March.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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