1 ounce Silver coin “Black Lizard”
Face value 4 euro
Quality Brilliant Uncirculated
Alloy Silver 999.9/1000
Weight 31.103 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Author Nikola Vudrag
Mintage 4,000
Isued Date: 14 March 2024.
The Croatian National Bank in cooperation with the Croatian Mint has issued the silver collector coin “Black Lizard”. Minted in 999.9/1000 silver in brilliant uncirculated quality, the coin comes in a box with a certificate signed by the governor of the Croatian National Bank. The total issued quantity of the silver collector coin in the 4 euro denomination is limited at 4,000 items.
The island of Brusnik, due to its geological history marked by volcanic origin and the presence of porous limestone, has been protected as a natural monument since 1951. The island is home to numerous endemic species, and one of its inhabitants enjoying the environment of crystal-clear sea and colourful underwater landscapes is the black lizard. Recognizable by its black colour and turquoise-blue spots, the black lizard, or “Podarcis melisellensis melisellensis”, is a symbol of nature conservation and biodiversity.
The design is signed by our renowned sculptor Nikola Vudrag, who introduces us to a story that may not be widely known but is certainly worth telling. The reverse of the coin depicts the topography of the island of Brusnik with sea waves in the background, along with an depiction of the black lizard, while the obverse side features a relief of the black lizard.