Croatia 5 Lipa, 1996

Olympics

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Croatia Croatia
Currency Kuna (1994 – 2022)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 5 Lipa
Year 1996
Ruler Republic (1991–9999)
Composition Brass plated steel (Plating: 72.5% Copper, 27.5% Zinc)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.5
Diameter (mm) 18
Thickness (mm) 1.48
Demonetized 15 January 2023

Description

5 Lipa from Croatia. Issued in 1996. Struck in Brass plated steel (Plating: 72.5% Copper, 27.5% Zinc). Measures 18 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
In the central part is shown stylized linden branch in inflorescence and on the leaves is written the value of the coin (5). Under the number is written inscription "LIPA" (linden). Around the top edge is written "REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA" (The Republic of Croatia). Around the lower edge, in the central part, is the coat of arms of Republic of Croatia.
Reverse
In the central part of the coin is showed the symbol of the Croatian Olympic comittee. Above the symbol is a bowl with stylized Olympic flame and under the symbol is written "ATLANTA". Along the upper edge is written "Olympic games" on Croatian (OLIMPIJSKE IGRE) and along the bottom edge is written the year of minting (1996.).
Edge
Smooth, without notches.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1996  900K € 0,54 € 0,88 € 1,40 € 2,00 95%
1996  5K Proof 8%

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