Description
The kuna is the official currency of Croatia. The official currency symbol; Kn. The word kuna means “marten” in Croatian, which was a type of skin that was used as units of value in medieval trade. On the other hand, the word lipa means “linden tree,” a species that was planted in the markets of Croatia and other lands under the Habsburg monarchy during the early modern period. The kuna was introduced in 1994, replacing the Croatian dinar. The first coin series was introduced in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 lipa and 1, 2, 5, and 25 kuna.
The 5 lipa coin front design features an oak branch, the inscription HRAST LUŽNJAK (lucerne oak), and the issue date. The reverse of the coin illustrates the denomination superposed on a linden tree branch, surrounded by the country’s name and the National Coat of Arms at the bottom. This coin is part of the 1993 – 2019 series, its rim is plain, and its color is gold.
Text: HRAST LUŽNJAK, 2003, KK, REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA, 5 LIPA.