This official 1996 Republic of Croatia UNC coin set presents the full early circulation series introduced during the formative years of Croatia’s independent currency system. Issued by the Croatian National Bank and minted by the Croatian Monetary Institute (Zagreb Mint), this set offers a snapshot of the nation’s early monetary identity prior to the euro.
All nine coins are displayed in the original sealed blister, retaining their Uncirculated (UNC) quality. The designs showcase a harmonious blend of Croatian wildlife and botanical motifs, each labeled with its Latin scientific name, reflecting the artistic and educational style of the mid-1990s minting tradition.
The 1996 edition is among the more desirable early-series sets, appreciated by collectors for its historical relevance, clean design execution, and increasingly limited availability.
Year: 1996
Issuing Authority: Croatian National Bank
Mint: Croatian Monetary Institute / Zagreb Mint
Coin Quality: UNC — Uncirculated, untouched surfaces
Packaging: Original sealed blister, bilingual text
Included denominations:
• 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 lipa
• 1, 2, 5 kuna
Design themes: Croatian flora & fauna • Latin inscriptions
Era: Early post-independence Croatian currency
Collector category: Modern Balkan numismatics • National currency history
A complete early-era Croatian mint set from the foundational period of the kuna.
UNC quality enhances long-term collectible and investment value.
Latin-inscribed nature motifs make this series visually and historically distinctive.
Growing interest due to the discontinuation of the kuna and transition to the euro.
Authentic 1996 issue, not a later reprint or reassembled set.
Excellent addition for collectors focusing on post-Yugoslav or modern European coinage.
Factory-sealed blister, clean and fully intact.
All coins in bright UNC state with clear details and original mint luster.
Plastic case free of cracks or major scratches; natural minor handling marks only.
Long-preserved piece with no signs of opening or tampering.
Condition matches the photos precisely.
Tracked international shipping
Secure protective packaging
Combined shipping available
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