Croatia 50 Lipa, 1996

European Football Championship

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Croatia Croatia
Currency Kuna (1994 – 2022)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 50 Lipa
Year 1996
Ruler Republic (1991–9999)
Composition Nickel plated steel (plating: Fe 95%, Ni 5%)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3.65
Diameter (mm) 20.5
Thickness (mm) 1.63
Demonetized 15 January 2023

Description

50 Lipa from Croatia. Issued in 1996. Struck in Nickel plated steel (plating: Fe 95%, Ni 5%). Measures 20.5 mm and weighs 3.65 g.

Obverse
In the central part is shown stylized linden branch in inflorescence and on the leaves is written the value of the coin (50). 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. Left and right of the coat of arms is laid old Croatian braided ornaments.
Reverse
In the central part of the coin is showed the official logo of the Croatian Football Organisation. Above the logo is written the name of the country England on Croatian (ENGLESKA) and the year (1996.) of minting. Along the edge is written EUROPSKO NOGOMETNO PRVENSTVO what on Croatian means European Football Championship.
Edge
Smooth, without notches.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1996  900K € 1,60 € 1,60 € 1,80 € 2,20 97%
1996  5K Proof 5%

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