10 Euro (Janko Kráľ) – Slovakia
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 200th anniversary of the birth of Janko Kráľ
Slovakia
Context
Material
References
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Numista: #323864
Value
Exchange value: 10 EUR = $11.81
Bullion value: $46.37
Inflation-adjusted value: 13.25 EUR
Obverse
Description:
The obverse features the maiden from Janko Kráľ's ballad "The Cursed Maiden in the Váh and Crazy Janko," her wild hair symbolizing the Váh River. The ballad's title is inscribed at lower right. At lower left are designer Branislav Ronai's initials "BR" and the Kremnica Mint mark "MK." The Slovak coat of arms and year "2022" are above left, while the denomination "10 EURO" and country name "SLOVENSKO" are at the top.
Inscription:
10 EURO
SLOVENSKO
2022
Zakliata pannavo Váhu a divný Janko
BR
MK
SLOVENSKO
2022
Zakliata pannavo Váhu a divný Janko
BR
MK
Translation:
Cursed Lady of the Váh and the Strange Janko
Script: Latin
Engraver: Dalibor Schmidt
Designer: Branislav Ronai
Reverse
Description:
The reverse features a portrait of Janko Kráľ, with his name on the left edge and his lifespan "1822 – 1876" on the right.
Inscription:
JANKO KRÁĽ
1822 - 1876
1822 - 1876
Translation:
Janko Kráľ
1822 - 1876
1822 - 1876
Script: Latin
Language: Slovak
Engraver: Dalibor Schmidt
Designer: Branislav Ronai
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions in hollow
Legend:
• SLOVENSKÝ ROMANTICKÝ BÁSNIK A BALADIK
Translation:
Slovak romantic poet and balladeer
Language: Slovak
Categories
| Art> Literature |
| Event> Birth anniversary |
| Mustache/Beard |
| Person> Artist |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Kremnica | (MK) |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | MK | 2,600 | ||
| 2022 | MK | 6,150 | Proof |
Historical background
In 2022, Slovakia's currency situation was defined by its continued membership in the Eurozone, having adopted the euro in 2009. As such, the country did not have an independent monetary policy; its interest rates and broader monetary stance were set by the European Central Bank (ECB) in response to Eurozone-wide inflation. This year was particularly significant as the ECB began a historic cycle of interest rate hikes in July to combat soaring inflation, which directly impacted the cost of credit and economic conditions in Slovakia. The Slovak koruna was no longer in circulation, eliminating direct exchange rate risk with the euro but also removing a potential national tool for economic adjustment.
The primary domestic economic pressure was exceptionally high inflation, which peaked at over 15% by the end of 2022, significantly above the Eurozone average. This was driven by the same global shocks affecting all of Europe: soaring energy prices exacerbated by the war in Ukraine and persistent post-pandemic supply chain issues. However, Slovakia's inflation was amplified by specific national factors, including a heavy reliance on energy-intensive industry and government fiscal measures, such as pandemic-related stimulus, which boosted domestic demand. The lack of a national currency meant Slovakia could not devalue to gain trade competitiveness or set interest rates specifically for its own economic cycle.
Consequently, the key debates within Slovakia focused on fiscal policy and energy security as the main tools to address the cost-of-living crisis. The government implemented several costly packages of subsidies and price caps on energy and basic food items to shield households and businesses, leading to a substantial widening of the budget deficit. The currency situation, therefore, framed Slovakia's economic challenges in 2022 as one of navigating Eurozone monetary tightening while using national fiscal measures to mitigate the social impact, all within the constraints of a shared currency.
The primary domestic economic pressure was exceptionally high inflation, which peaked at over 15% by the end of 2022, significantly above the Eurozone average. This was driven by the same global shocks affecting all of Europe: soaring energy prices exacerbated by the war in Ukraine and persistent post-pandemic supply chain issues. However, Slovakia's inflation was amplified by specific national factors, including a heavy reliance on energy-intensive industry and government fiscal measures, such as pandemic-related stimulus, which boosted domestic demand. The lack of a national currency meant Slovakia could not devalue to gain trade competitiveness or set interest rates specifically for its own economic cycle.
Consequently, the key debates within Slovakia focused on fiscal policy and energy security as the main tools to address the cost-of-living crisis. The government implemented several costly packages of subsidies and price caps on energy and basic food items to shield households and businesses, leading to a substantial widening of the budget deficit. The currency situation, therefore, framed Slovakia's economic challenges in 2022 as one of navigating Eurozone monetary tightening while using national fiscal measures to mitigate the social impact, all within the constraints of a shared currency.
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