25th Anniversary of the Military and Police Operation Storm, 1995–2020

Published: 4/8/2020

 

The Croatian National Bank has issued a commemorative silver coin to mark the 25th anniversary of the military and police operation Storm (1995–2020), a historical and political event of major importance for the Republic of Croatia. The operation, with the participation of around 200 000 Croatian soldiers and policemen, who fought in about 600 kilometre long front line, stretching from Jasenovac to Dinara, liberated about 11 000 square kilometres of the occupied territory of the Republic of Croatia, ensuring the freedom of its citizens and the further development of the country.

The commemorative silver coin was minted in proof quality with brilliant flat surfaces decorated with matte relief details showing commemorative motifs. It was released for sale on 4 August 2020.

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

SILVER COIN "25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MILITARY AND POLICE OPERATION STORM, 1995–2020"
DENOMINATION WEIGHT (g) DIAMETER (mm) FINENESS/000 ITEMS ISSUED (max)
HRK 150 24.00 37 925 10 000

The silver coin "25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MILITARY AND POLICE OPERATION STORM, 1995–2020" is also issued in a set with the silver coin "25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MILITARY AND POLICE OPERATION FLASH, 1995–2020", in accordance with technical specifications and items issued presented below.

SET "25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MILITARY AND POLICE OPERATIONS FLASH AND STORM, 1995–2020"
"25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MILITARY AND POLICE OPERATION FLASH, 1995–2020" ITEMS ISSUED (max) 10 000
DENOMINATION WEIGHT (g) DIAMETER (mm) FINENESS/000
HRK 150 24 37 925
"25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MILITARY AND POLICE OPERATION STORM, 1995–2020"
DENOMINATION WEIGHT (g) DIAMETER (mm) FINENESS/000
HRK 150 24 37 925

The Decision on the issue and sale of the commemorative silver coin "25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MILITARY AND POLICE OPERATION STORM, 1995–2020" was published in the Official Gazette 80/2020.

The silver coin is designed by the sculptor Luka Petrinjak.

This issue was minted by the Croatian Mint.