Gold and silver coins in honour of Dražen Petrović released
- by croatiaweek
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(Photo: Branimir Kralj/Croatian Mint)
To mark the 60th anniversary of the birth of Croatian basketball legend Dražen Petrović, the Croatian National Bank, in collaboration with the Croatian Mint, has produced a series of gold and silver commemorative coins titled “Dražen Petrović.”
On the reverse of the coins, the designer, sculptor Nikola Vudrag, presents the image of a basketball going through a hoop, symbolising Dražen’s success on the court.
(Croatian Mint)
The obverse of the coins features him in a dynamic basketball pose, a scene cherished by fans in Croatia and around the world.
(Croatian Mint)
The collection includes a variety of coin denominations: a gold coin with a nominal value of 200 euros, another gold coin valued at 100 euros, and silver coins with nominal values of 8 euros, 6 euros, and 4 euros.
The coins are created by the Croatian Mint in the highest minting quality, polished plate. The gold coin with a nominal value of 200 euros weighs 100 grams and is issued in a limited series of just 60 pieces.
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The collection is beautifully presented in thematic packaging designed by Izvorka Jurić from Dig Studio.
Each purchase includes a capsule, a corresponding box, a numbered certificate, and a booklet about the product.
On this occasion, the Croatian National Bank and the Croatian Mint extend their special thanks to the Petrović family and the Dražen Petrović Foundation.
(Photo: Branimir Kralj/Croatian Mint)
The Foundation, respecting Dražen’s legacy, approved the project and provided all necessary information and materials to bring this unique commemorative coin issue to life, serving as a fitting tribute to the legendary basketball player.
The “Dražen Petrović” collection will be available for purchase on the Croatian Mint’s online shop and through sales partners from 5th September.
