Croatia 2 Lipe, 1996

Olympics

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Croatia Croatia
Currency Kuna (1994 – 2022)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 2 Lipe
Year 1996
Ruler Republic (1991–9999)
Composition Aluminium-magnesium (98% Aluminium, 2% Magnesium)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 0.92
Diameter (mm) 19
Thickness (mm) 1.5
Demonetized 15 January 2023

Description

2 Lipe from Croatia. Issued in 1996. Struck in Aluminium-magnesium (98% Aluminium, 2% Magnesium). Measures 19 mm and weighs 0.92 g.

Obverse
In the central part is shown the stylized branch of linden in inflorescence and on the leaves of branch is printed the value 2. Below the numeric value is the inscription LIPE. At the edge of the upper semicircle is printed the inscription REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA (The Republic of Croatia). Along the bottom edge, in the central part, is the Croatian coat of arms, on both sides of the coat of arms, is laid the old Christian braided ornamentation. (Republic of Croatia)
Reverse
In the central part is shown the character of Croatian Olympic Comittee. Above character is the bowl with stylized Olympic flame, and below is the text "ATLANTA". Circular along the edge is written: upstairs OLIMPIJSKE IGRE (Olympic Games) and downstairs the year of minting 19 96. (Olympic Games)
Edge
Smooth, without notches.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1996  1M € 1,50 € 1,50 € 1,50 € 1,50 95%
1996  5K € 2,60 Proof 7%

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