50 kuna 2002 — Croatia ( Pick: 40 )

Region: Europe

Period: Croatia (1991 - 2022)

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Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 50 kuna issued in Croatia in 2002. It belongs to the period of Croatia from 1991 to 2022 and is cataloged under Pick number 40.

The front side of the note features a portrait of a Croatian writer, while the back displays an image of the Croatian coast. The banknote has a predominant blue color, is made of 100% cotton, and measures 134 x 67 mm. It is signed by Željko Rohatinski.

A total of 220,000,000 pieces were produced at the printing office Österreichische Banknoten- und Sicherheitsdruck GmbH in Vienna. Croatia introduced the kuna as its currency in 1994, replacing the Croatian dinar at a rate of 1 kuna to 1,000 dinars.

Specifications

Signed by: Željko Rohatinski
Date of issue: 25 November 2002
Printing office: Österreichische Banknoten- und Sicherheitsdruck GmbH, Vienna
Paper: 100% cotton
Colour: blue
Dimensions: 134 x 67 mm
Amount produced: 220,000,000
Pick catalog: 40

About this banknote

The Hrvatska Narodna Banka issued this 50 kuna note in 2002. This series was introduced as part of Croatia's ongoing development of its national currency after gaining independence in 1991. The note is part of Croatia's strategy of establishing a stable financial system during its post-independence period.

The obverse side of the note features a portrait of Ivan Gundulić, a prominent Croatian poet from the 17th century. The reverse depicts an aerial view of Dubrovnik, highlighting its historic city walls. This banknote, with a Pick number of 40, was printed by Österreichische Banknoten- und Sicherheitsdruck GmbH in Vienna, with a production count of 220,000,000.