Bohemia and Moravia 1 Koruna 1942 – WWII Protectorate Coin

This listing is for a 1 Koruna coin issued in 1942 under the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, a German-occupied territory during World War II. This historic coin is a notable example of emergency zinc coinage from the era.

Coin Details:

• Issuing Regime: Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia

• Year: 1942

• Denomination: 1 Koruna

• Currency: Koruna (1939–1945)

• Composition: Zinc

• Weight: 4.5 g

• Diameter: 23 mm

• Thickness: 2 mm

• Shape: Round

• Edge: Reeded

• Technique: Milled

• Orientation: Medal alignment (↑↑)

• Demonetized: 31 December 1951

• References: KM# 4, Schön# 22, N#3063

Design Features:

• Obverse: Features the crowned Czech lion rampant to the left, a central element of the Protectorate’s coat of arms. The inscriptions "BÖHMEN UND MÄHREN" (German) above and "ČECHY A MORAVA" (Czech) below, meaning "Bohemia and Moravia". Engraver: Jaroslav Eder.

• Reverse: Displays the denomination "1" flanked by linden branches, with the date "1942" below. Engraver: Otakar Španiel.

Historical Significance:

• The Bohemia and Moravia 1 Koruna coins were minted from 1941 to 1944 as emergency issues during the German occupation. These zinc coins replaced earlier Czechoslovak coinage and circulated until the end of the Protectorate in 1945. The currency was demonetized in 1951134.

• This coin is a poignant artifact from WWII, reflecting both the economic and political realities of the era.

A classic addition for collectors of World War II, European, or Czech numismatics!

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