Slovakia 10 000 Korun, 2004

10 000 Korun from Slovakia. Issued in 2004. Struck in Bimetallic: gold (.999) centre in palladium (.999) ring. Measures 40 mm and weighs 24.88 g.

Obverse

The state shield of Slovak Republic, the year 2004, together with the circle of twelve stars - the symbol of the European Union - are depicted on a round golden blank located in the middle of the obverse of the coin On the division of metals the is another circle of ten stars representing the accession countries. The name of the state SLOVENSKA REPUBLIKA is inscribed near the top edge of the coin on the palladium blank. The nominal value of Sk 10,000 is located near the bottom edge. The initial of the name of the designer Stefan Novotny, and the Kremnica Mint mark are located on the line with the year of issue on the right near the division of metals. (Slovak Republic)

Reverse

The map of Europe with the accession date of the Slovak Republic to the European Union - May 1, 2004 - is depicted on a round golden blank in the middle of the reverse of the coin. Twelve stars encircle the map. The text VSTUP SLOVENSKEJ REPUBLIKY DO EUROPSKEJ UNIE (The Accession of THE Slovak Republic to the European Union) is inscribed on the outer palladium blank. The stylized initials of Jan Cernaj, the designer of the reverse of the coin, are located near the bottom edge. (Enter of Slovak Republic into EU)