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HISTORY OF MONEY IN CROATIA Erasmus+ My financial future in my hands
Bianka Dodić, 2D
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CROATIAN DINAR •
It was a transitional currency introduced following Croatia's declaration of independence. During its existence the dinar declined in value by a factor of about 70. The dinar was replaced by the kuna at a rate of 1 kuna = 1000 dinara.
• The banknotes were issued in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25, 100, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 50000 and 100000 dinar, while coins were not minted.
CROATIAN KUNA • The kuna is in use since 1994 • sign: kn; code: HRK •
It is subdivided into 100 lipa
• The kuna is issued by the Croatian National Bank and the coins are minted by the Croatian Monetary Institute.
10 KUNAS • Obverse: Juraj Dobrila
• Reverse: Pulska Arena and ground plan of the Motovun town
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20 KUNAS • Obverse: ban Josip Jelačić
• Reverse: The Eltz Manor in Vukovar and the Vučedol dove
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50 KUNAS • Obverse: Ivan Gundulić • Reverse: The Old City of Dubrovnik and its Rector Palace
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100 KUNAS • Obverse: Ivan Mažuranić • Reverse: St. Vitus Cathedral in Rijeka and its layout
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200 KUNAS • Obverse: Stjepan Radić • Reverse: The old General Command building in Osijek and layout of the City-fortress of Tvrđa
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500 KUNAS • Obverse: Marko Marulić • Reverse: Diocletian's Palace in Split and the motif of Croatian ruler from 11th century
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1000 KUNA • Obverse: Ante Starčević • Reverse: Statue of King Tomislav and the Zagreb Cathedral
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COINS • 1,2,5,10,20,50 lp • 1,2,5,25 kn
• Issued by the Croatian Monetary Institute
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