“Faust Vrančić’s Innovations” gold and silver numismatic coins

Published: 28/6/2023

 

The Croatian National Bank has issued “Faust Vrančić’s Innovations” gold and silver numismatic coins as part of the “Croatian Inventors” numismatic coin series with the objective of promoting prominent historical and scientific motifs in the Republic of Croatia and the world.

The gold numismatic coin is issued in the 100 euro denomination and the silver coin is issued in the 4 euro denomination.

Gold and silver numismatic coins are minted in brilliant uncirculated condition and released for sale on 28 June 2023.

Shown below are technical characteristics and the number of items released.

DENOMINATION WEIGHT (g) DIAMETER (mm) FINENESS/1000 TOTAL QUANTITY (pcs.)
EUR 100 31.103 + 0.10 32 ± 0.20 999.9 (gold) 300
EUR 4 31.103 + 0.30 38.61 ± 0.20 999.9 (silver) 15,000

The Decision on the issue and sale of gold and silver numismatic coins “Faust Vrančić’s Innovations”, was published in the Official Gazette No. 62/2023.

The design of the obverse of the coins is by the sculptor Paula Banić Vudrag and the design of the reverse of the coins is by the sculptor Jelena Mavrić Varga.

The numismatic coins were minted and are sold by the Croatian Mint.