Kuna (1994-2022) Coin List
The Croatian kuna was the official currency of Croatia from 1994 to 2022, replacing the Croatian dinar after the country's independence. For nearly three decades, this currency played a crucial role in the Croatian economy and reflected the nation's rich history and culture.
History and design of the kuna
The kuna was introduced on May 30, 1994 as part of Croatia's post-independence economic stabilization. The name "kuna" is derived from the sable, an animal whose skins were used as currency in the Middle Ages. Kuna coins featured designs celebrating Croatian fauna and flora, as well as important historical figures. For example, the 1 kuna coin showed a nightingale, while the 5 kuna coin featured a bear. The banknotes, meanwhile, displayed portraits of prominent figures in Croatian history, such as King Petar Krešimir IV on the 500 kuna bill.
Euro changeover and legacy
Throughout its existence, the kuna maintained relative stability, although it experienced a gradual depreciation against the euro. In 2022, Croatia completed its process of integration into the euro zone, and on January 1, 2023, the euro officially replaced the kuna as the national currency. This change marked the end of an era for Croatian numismatics, but also the beginning of a new stage in the country's economic history. The kuna coins and banknotes, now withdrawn from circulation, have become valuable collector's items that preserve the memory of a significant period in Croatia's modern history.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Kuna (1994-2022) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coins of Croatia according to historical period
For ease of organization, the coins have been arranged according to their historical period, both current and old Croatia coins are classified by their numismatic historical categories according to their issues.
Republic of Ragusa 1294-1803 Zara City 1807-1813 Old Kuna 1941-1945 Kuna 1994-2022 Euro 2023-?Coin Catalog
Croacia | 50 kuna
Croacia | 1 lipa
Croacia | 2 lipe
Croacia | 5 lipa
Croacia | 10 lipa
Croacia | 20 lipa
Croacia | 50 lipa
Croacia | 1 kuna
Croacia | 1 kuna (5th Anniversary of the Kuna)
Croacia | 2 kuna
Croacia | 2 kune
Croacia | 5 kuna
Croacia | 1 lipa
Croacia | 1 lipa (FAO)
Croacia | 2 lipe
Croacia | 5 lipa
Croacia | 10 lipa
Croacia | 20 lipa
Croacia | 20 lipa (FAO)
Croacia | 50 lipa
Croacia | 1 kuna
Croacia | 1 kuna
Croacia | 2 kuna
Croacia | 2 kuna (FAO)
Croacia | 5 kuna
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