2 Euro - Introduction of the euro as the official currency of Croatia on 1 January 2023 (2023)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 143 |
| Weight (g) | 8.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.75 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bi-metallic Nickel-Brass plated Nickel center in Copper-Nickel ring |
| Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 2.36 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Engraved by Nikola Vudrag
Lettering:
HRVATSKA
2023.
ČLANICA EUROPODRUČJA
€
Description:
Inscriptions of the issuing country and the year of issue, depicted horizontally, as well as the words ‘ČLANICA EUROPODRUČJA’ (member of the euro area), which are inscribed along the outer edge of the coin’s core. These inscriptions symbolically form a stylized symbol of the euro ‘€’. The other central motive of the coin is Croatia's distinctive and recognizable symbol, the Croatian checkerboard, which represents part of the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Croatia. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.
Translation:
Croatia
2023.
member of the Euro area
HRVATSKA
2023.
ČLANICA EUROPODRUČJA
€
Description:
Inscriptions of the issuing country and the year of issue, depicted horizontally, as well as the words ‘ČLANICA EUROPODRUČJA’ (member of the euro area), which are inscribed along the outer edge of the coin’s core. These inscriptions symbolically form a stylized symbol of the euro ‘€’. The other central motive of the coin is Croatia's distinctive and recognizable symbol, the Croatian checkerboard, which represents part of the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Croatia. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.
Translation:
Croatia
2023.
member of the Euro area
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of Europe. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of Europe. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
Edge
Lettering:
O LIJEPA O DRAGA O SLATKA SLOBODO
Description:
Reeded with lettering stamped into it.
Translation: Oh beautiful, oh dear, oh sweet freedom
O LIJEPA O DRAGA O SLATKA SLOBODO
Description:
Reeded with lettering stamped into it.
Translation: Oh beautiful, oh dear, oh sweet freedom
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 195,000 | BU Coincard | Unknown |
| 2023 | 50,000 | Circulating | Unknown |
| 2023 | 5,000 | Proof | Unknown |