The Croatian National Bank has issued gold and silver collector coins with the basic motif of a contour necktie, a recognisable and renowned cultural motif in the popular history of the Republic of Croatia. The gold collector coin is issued in the 100 euro denomination and the silver collector coin is issued in the 6 euro denomination.
The gold collector coin is minted in uncirculated condition, and the silver collector coin is minted in the brilliant uncirculated condition. The collector set was released for sale on 18 April 2023.
Shown below are technical characteristics and the number of items released.
DENOMINATION | WEIGHT (g) | DIAMETER (mm) | FINENESS/1000 | PACKED IN SETS (pcs.) |
EUR 100 | 31.103 + 0.10 | 46.90 x 19.90 ± 0.10 | 999.9 (gold) | max. 500 |
EUR 6 | 62.207 + 0.50 | 60 ± 0.50 | 999.9 (silver) |
The Decision on the issue and sale of gold and silver collector coins "Contour Necktie" was published in the Official Gazette No. 41/2023.
The design of the “Contour Necktie” gold and silver collector coins is by the sculpture Nikola Vudrag.
The collector coins were minted and are sold by the Croatian Mint.