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4146) "Dunajské luhy" ("Danube Floodplains") Protected Landscape Area, as well as with the Gabčíkovo waterworks, Slovakia: A 20 €URO Silver Proof and BU Coins minted by the Kremnica Mint on behalf of the Narodna Banka Slovenska (National Bank of Slovekia) highlight the Beauty of the Danube Inland Delta: Date/Year of Coin issue: 23.09.2025:

4146) "Dunajské luhy" ("Danube Floodplains") Protected Landscape Area, as well as with the Gabčíkovo waterworks, Slovakia: A 20 €URO Silver Proof and BU Coins minted by the Kremnica Mint on behalf of the Narodna Banka Slovenska (National Bank of Slovekia) highlight the Beauty of the Danube Inland Delta: Date/Year of Coin issue: 23.09.2025:


For other interesting posts on Coins issued by the Slovakia National Bank, please visit the following links:


3) Stefan Banic (1870-1941), Slovakia: 150th Birth Anniversary of the slovak inventor of the Parachute: A 10 Euro Silver Coin in Proof (P) and Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) variants issued by the Kremnica Mint on behalf of Slovakia: Year of Coin issue: 2020

4) Josef Maximilian Petzval (06.01.1807-19.09.1891), Slovakia: A Brilliant Uncirculated Medal issued on the inventor, minted by the Mint of Slovakia, Kremnica: Year of Medal issue: 2020










15) "National Archeological Discoveries", Slovakia: Slovenska posta (literally "Slovak Post") has issued a EUROPA stamp of 2.40 Euro featuring Celtic-Roman Finds in an erstwhile Roman civilisation: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 30.04.2025

16) "Dunajske luhy" ("Danube Floodplains") Protected Landscape Area, as well as with the Gabcikovo Waterworks, Slovakia: A 20 Euro Silver Proof and BU Coins minted by the Kremnica Mint on behalf of the Narodna Banka Slovenska (National Bank of Slovakia) highlight the Beauty of the Danube Inland Delta: Date/Year of Coin iossue: 23.09.2025


The Narodna Banka Slovenska release new silver coins highlighting the beauty of the Danube.

Four different species feature on the obverse and reverse sides of the 20 Euro Silver Coin 

Established on the 1st May 1998, the Dunajské luhy Protected Landscape Area - PLA encompasses the largest floodplain wetland ecosystem in Slovakia and covers a total area of almost 12,285 hectares. The Slovak stretch of the Danube River is associated by many with the Danube inland delta, a geomorphological rarity and the Dunajské luhy (Danube Floodplains) Protected Landscape Area, as well as with the Gabčíkovo waterworks.

 

The great diversity of natural conditions and plant communities in the PLA is reflected in its numerous species of fauna

The conditions here are ideal for aquatic and wetland fauna, as well as species typical of deciduous forests and forest-steppe habitats

Insects are the most numerous group, and among the most striking insects of the floodplain forests are the many species of dragonflies, including the green snaketail, which is associated with flowing waters. 

The fish fauna is also very rich and, the native common carp, known locally as ‘sazan’ is a focus of conservation efforts. 

The sterlet is also considered a key species in terms of indicating water quality as well as the rare European mudminnow which appears in smaller, drying areas of wetlands. 

Additional species such as the huchen - also known as the Danube salmon can be found in the Danube’s main channel. The floodplain forest and wetland environment is also ideal for many species of amphibians. 

The floodplains are home to almost all the mammal species typical of deciduous forests such as hedgehogs, martens, foxes, badgers, roe deer, wild boar, and red deer with Bats roosting in old tree hollows

One of Europe’s rarest and shyest mammals, the river otter, is also native to the floodplains. In recent years, the Eurasian beaver has re-established itself here after nearly becoming extinct in Slovakia.

 The Coin: 

The coins have been minted by the Kremnica Mint at their facilities in the town of the same name and designed by artist Karol Ličko. 

The upper half of the Obverse of the 20 Euro Silver Coin depicts a Eurasian beaver sitting on a riverbank in the natural setting of a floodplain forest. 

The lower half shows two species of fish found in the Danube floodplains— the sterlet and the common carp. Shown on the left below the beaver, is the text "SLOVENSKO" and below, the year of issue, "2025" with the Slovak Coat of Arms/Emblem placed near the right periphery. 

The Reverse of the 20 Euro Silver Coin features a little egret standing among reeds in rippling water, with two kingfishers perched on a branch above its head. 

The inscription "CHRÁNENÁ KRAJINNÁ OBLASŤ" ("Protected Landscape Area") is placed along the upper left periphery with the name. 

The additional inscription "DUNAJSKÉ LUHY" ("Danube Floodplains") appears along the lower right periphery. 

Shown on the left side, between the egret and the branch, is the coin’s denomination "20 EURO". 

To the lower right of the egret is the mintmark of the Kremnica Mint which includes the letters "MK" between two dies and the stylised initials "KL" of the designer, Karol Ličko. 

Both BU and proof versions includes the incused edge lettering "OCHRANA PRÍRODY A KRAJINY" ("Nature and countryside conservation") along with a stylised flower separating the start and end of the text.

 The specifications of this Coin are:

Denomination  Metal       Weight     Diameter  Quality        Maximum Mintage

20 €URO  .925 Silver       33.6 Grams      40 mm.    BU        5000 pieces

20 €URO  .925 Silver       33.6 Grams      40 mm.    Proof        10,300 pieces

- Available from the 23rd September, each coin is encapsulated and accompanied with a certificate of authenticity. 

A custom case branded with the Kremnica Mint’s insignia and is available as a separate item and purchase.





For other interesting posts on Coins issued by the Slovakia National Bank, please visit the following links:


3) Stefan Banic (1870-1941), Slovakia: 150th Birth Anniversary of the slovak inventor of the Parachute: A 10 Euro Silver Coin in Proof (P) and Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) variants issued by the Kremnica Mint on behalf of Slovakia: Year of Coin issue: 2020

4) Josef Maximilian Petzval (06.01.1807-19.09.1891), Slovakia: A Brilliant Uncirculated Medal issued on the inventor, minted by the Mint of Slovakia, Kremnica: Year of Medal issue: 2020










15) "National Archeological Discoveries", Slovakia: Slovenska posta (literally "Slovak Post") has issued a EUROPA stamp of 2.40 Euro featuring Celtic-Roman Finds in an erstwhile Roman civilisation: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 30.04.2025

16) "Dunajske luhy" ("Danube Floodplains") Protected Landscape Area, as well as with the Gabcikovo Waterworks, Slovakia: A 20 Euro Silver Proof and BU Coins minted by the Kremnica Mint on behalf of the Narodna Banka Slovenska (National Bank of Slovakia) highlight the Beauty of the Danube Inland Delta: Date/Year of Coin iossue: 23.09.2025


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