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1 HRK

Croatia 1990_present VF P-P-16 AI extracted ✦ AI 92%
Front · IMG_6331.jpeg cropped
Back · IMG_6332.jpeg cropped
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Identity

Where & when

Country Croatia
Currency HRK
Denomination 1
Series name Croatian Dinar series
Series year 1991
Issue year
Era 1990_present
Legal status demonetized
Predecessor currency Yugoslav Dinar
Successor currency Croatian Kuna
Subjects & design

What's on the note

Front portrait Ruđer Bošković
Reverse subject Zagreb Cathedral
Watermark
Color palette #d2a679,#e6d5c3,#c88a9a
Themes scientist,architecture,religion
Language / script Latin

Front: Ruđer Josip Bošković (1711–1787), Croatian physicist, astronomer, mathematician, philosopher, diplomat, poet, theologian, and Jesuit priest. He is best known for his atomic theory and his work in astronomy and optics; he served as director of optics for the French Navy and was a member of learned societies across Europe. His portrait is accompanied by geometric diagrams representing his scientific work, including orbital mechanics and astronomical calculations. The note displays 'REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA' vertically on the left, the Croatian coat of arms (checkerboard shield) at upper right, and the denomination '1 JEDAN HRVATSKI DINAR' below the portrait.

Back: Zagreb Cathedral (Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary), the tallest building in Croatia and the most monumental sacral structure in neo-Gothic style southeast of the Alps. The twin spires, standing at 105 meters, are shown with the cathedral's ornate Gothic revival façade. Construction began in the 13th century; the building was extensively rebuilt in neo-Gothic style by Hermann Bollé after the 1880 Zagreb earthquake. The reverse includes decorative geometric patterns and the text 'REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA' vertically along the right edge, with 'ZAGREB 8. LISTOPADA 1991' (Zagreb, October 8, 1991) along the left margin.

Production

How it was made

Issuer Republic of Croatia Ministry of Finance
Issuer (native) Republika Hrvatska
Printer
Engraver
Material paper
Dimensions (mm) 120x60

Signatures: Ministar Financija

Security features: microprint,intaglio

Geography

Croatia in Europe

Croatia in Europe. Other countries on the same continent shown in muted grey.

The story

Background & history

The Croatian Dinar was the first currency of independent Croatia, issued from 1991 to 1994 following the country's declaration of independence from Yugoslavia. This 1 dinar note was part of the initial series dated October 8, 1991, designed to replace the Yugoslav dinar during the Croatian War of Independence. The series featured prominent Croatian historical figures and national landmarks to assert national identity. Due to hyperinflation, the Croatian Dinar was replaced by the Croatian Kuna on May 30, 1994, at a rate of 1 kuna = 1,000 dinars. The series is notable for its modest design and simple security features, reflecting the urgent economic circumstances of its issuance.

Catalogue

Collector references

Pick # P-16
Krause ID
Rarity tier common
Series range 1991–1994
Provenance

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Currency
Condition
Grade VF
Serial number I4254348
Serial prefix I
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What it's worth now

$1–$3
Type default range $1–$3
Valuation history (1)
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