Croatia 1993 lipa

from the Stonecat Collection

This coin, the smallest denomination in independent Croatia, was struck with Croatian text (odd numbered years) and Latin text (even numbered years) 1993-2021. A linden twig is shown on the obverse while ears of maize appear on the reverse. Wikipedia comments, "Croatia adopted the euro as its currency on 1 January 2023, becoming the 20th member state of the eurozone. A fixed conversion rate was set at €1 = 7.5345 k[una]."

Recorded mintage: 57,834,100 plus 17,000 proofs.

Specification: 0.7 g, aluminum, 17 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM 3.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1994 ducat, Ruđer Bošković
• 1994 1000 kuna, John Paul II
• Coins and currency dated 1993