The Croatian National Bank has issued “Puratić Power Block” gold and silver collector coins as part of the “Croatian Inventors” collector coin series with the objective of promoting prominent historical, scientific and economic motifs in the Republic of Croatia and the world. Mario Puratić’s innovation, the so-called “Puratić Power Block”, revolutionised the world of fishing.
The gold collector coin is issued in the 100 euro denomination and the silver collector coin is issued in the 4 euro denomination.
Gold and silver collector coins are minted in brilliant uncirculated condition and released for sale on 26 September 2024.
Shown below are technical characteristics and the number of items released.
|
DENOMINATION |
WEIGHT (g) |
DIAMETER (mm) |
FINENESS/1000 |
QUANTITY max. pieces |
|
EUR 100 |
31.103 + 0.30 |
32 ± 0.20 |
999.9 (gold) |
100 |
|
EUR 4 |
31.103 + 0.30 |
38.61 ± 0.20 |
999.9 (silver) |
1,000 |
The Decision on the issue and sale of gold and silver collector coins "Puratić Power Block" was published in the Official Gazette No 82/2024.
The design of the gold and silver collector coins is by the sculptor Jelena Mavrić Varga.
The collector coins were minted and are sold by the Croatian Mint.