Conceptual design of the collector coins "Croatian Shepherd Dog"
The main motif of the conceptual design of the collector coins represents a unique indigenous dog breed that has lived in the territory of Slavonia, Srijem and Baranja for centuries. As an extremely intelligent, brave, energetic, agile, sturdy, and loyal working dog, the Croatian Shepherd Dog has been crucial for the development of livestock farming and the survival of rural communities between the Sava, Drava and Danube. Its working abilities and natural characteristics are still evident today in sport, search and cynological activities, confirming that the Croatian Shepherd Dog holds an important place in the natural, cultural and economic heritage of the Republic of Croatia. The author is the sculptor Jelena Mavrić Varga.