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25 Korun (J. E. Purkyne) – Czechoslovakia

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 100th Anniversary of Death of J. E. Purkyne

Context

Year: 1969

Issuer: Czechoslovakia

Period:

Socialist Republic

(1960—1990)

Currency:

Koruna

(1953—1992)

Demonetization: 30 September 2000

Total mintage: 50,000

Material

Diameter: 34 mm

Weight: 16 g

Silver weight: 8.00 g

Thickness: 2.3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 50% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #66

Numista: #39931

Value

Exchange value: 25 CSK

Bullion value: $22.90

Obverse

Description:

Czech lion with socialist shield, denomination beneath.

Inscription:

25

REPUBLIKA

ČESKOSLOVENSKÁ SOCIALISTICKÁ

Translation:

REPUBLIC

CZECHOSLOVAK SOCIALIST

Script: Latin

Languages: Slovak, Czech

Engraver: Jiří Dostál

Reverse

Description:

Right, dates right.

Inscription:

JAN EVANGELISTA

PURKYNĚ 1869 - 1969

Translation:

John Evangelista

Purkinje 1869 - 1969

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, Czech

Engraver: Jiří Harcuba

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Legend:

FYSIOLOG, FILOSOF, BUDITEL, BÁSNÍK

Translation:

Physiologist, Philosopher, Awakener, Poet

Language: Czech

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1969	—	45,000
1969	—	5,000	Proof

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