The basic selection criteria among the different themes were the eligibility of the motifs for most of the audience (regardless of regional affiliation, age, worldview, or political orientation) and its effectiveness as a national symbol (a high degree of identification for the general public).

On the coins of 1, 2 and 5 cents a glagolitic motif will be struck.

On the coins of 10, 20 and 50 cents Nikola Tesla will be represented.

On the one-euro coin, the motif of a marten will be represented.

On the two-euro coin there will be a geographical map of Croatia.

The different designs will be distributed as follows: In addition, a map of Croatia, a marten, Glagolitic script and Nikola Tesla will be the proposed themes for future coins. The croatian coat of arms will be common graphic element to all coins. The final choice will be made by the Croatian government.

It will first be examined by the Croatian National Council as part of Croatia’s changeover to the euro.

Lats update – At the meeting on July 21th 2021, the Monetary Commission of the Croatian National Bank prepared the final proposal for the future Croatian euro coins, which will be submitted to the European Union.

Austrian 20 cent euro coin