Guide 2 Croatian Currency

Description:

The Kuna is the currency of Croatia (ISO 4217 code: HRK). The word "kuna" means "marten" in Croatian since it is based on the use of marten pelts as units of value in medieval trading. It has no relation to the various currencies named "koruna" (translated as kruna in Croatian). The idea of a kuna currency reappeared in 1939 when the Banovina of Croatia, established within the Yugoslav Monarchy, planned to issue its own money.The modern kuna was introduced in June, 1994, after a transitional period during which the Yugoslav dinar was replaced with the Croatian dinar.The kuna is issued by the Croatian National Bank and the coins are minted by the Croatian Monetary Institute.

Coins

In 1994, coins were introduced in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 lipa, 1, 2 and 5 kuna. The coins are issued in two versions: one with the name of the plant or animal in Croatian (issued in odd years), the other with the name in Latin (issued in even years).

A number of commemorative designs have also been issued for circulation, see Commemorative coins of the Croatian kuna.

Banknotes