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Saturday, 8 November 2025

4203) "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:

4203) "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:

The Croatian National Bank has issued 10 & 100 Euro (Gold) and 4- & 10-Euro (Silver) Proof Coins featuring the Native Equine Breed which has been bred in Croatia for centuries. 

The Header/Banner showcases the Reverse of the Silver and Gold Proof Coins against a background representation of a Horse featured in its natural surroundings.

First begun in 2021 with coins featuring the Dalmatian dog breed, the Indigenous Croatia coin series is designed to celebrate and represent Croatia's native culture and identity

The latest coins feature the Croatian Coldblood, an indigenous breed of horse that has been bred for centuries in this Balkan country, especially in the area around Sisak and other lowland areas

It was bred by crossing domestic mares with breeds of heavy work horses, such as the Noriker, the Ardennes and the Percheron, with the aim of obtaining a strong, hardy and calm horse adapted to work in agriculture and forestry. 

The Croatian Coldblood breed is recognisable by its robust build with broad chest, strong legs and muscular body adapted for heavy physical work

It is included in the List of Native and Endangered Breeds of Domestic Animals in the Republic of Croatia, which encourages its breeding and preservation.

 The Coins:

The Gold and Silver Proof Coins share the same design and have been minted by the Croatian Mint at their facilities in Sveta Nedelja on behalf of the Croatian National Bank and designed by Nikola Vudrag.

The Reverse of the 10 & 100 Euro (Gold) and 4- and 10-Euro Silver Proof Coins depicts the head of a Croatian Coldblood horse with a mane in semi-profile and facing right. 

Along the right periphery is the inscription "HRVATSKI HLADNOKRVNJAK" ("Croatian Coldblood"). 

The Obverse of the 10 & 100 Euro (Gold) and 4- and 10-Euro Silver Proof Coins features the head and mane of a Croatian Coldblood in brown and black dense colour.  The design features a depiction of the Croatian Coldblood in stride and full stance. 

Above the primary design and along the rim is the text "REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA" ("Croatian Republic") with the denomination 100 or 10 EURO (gold) and 8 or 4 EURO (silver) along with the year of issue, 2025 shown near the right periphery.

 The specifications of these Coins are:

Denomination Metal       Weight     Diameter Quality         Mintage Limit

4 Euro     999.9 Silver     31.1 g.     38.6 mm.        Proof        1500

8 Euro     999.9 Silver     155.5 g.   60 mm.     Proof & Colour      300

10 Euro    999.9 Gold       1.94 g.     15 mm.    Proof        1000

100 Euro 999.9 Gold       31.1 g.     32 mm.    Proof & Colour      100

- Available from the 23rd October, each Gold or Silver Proof Coin is encapsulated and presented in a custom case accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).




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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

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