Source: Branimir Kralj
The Croatian National Bank issues the “Vučedol Culture” gold and silver collector coins with commemorative motifs featuring some of the elements of the Vučedol culture, which is considered the oldest European civilisation. The finds were excavated on the archaeological site of Vučedol near the City of Vukovar along the bank of the Danube. Vučedol is one of the most important Eneolithic sites and is an important part of the historical heritage of the Republic of Croatia and Europe. The gold coins are issued in the 100, 25 and 10 euro denominations and the silver coins are issued in the 6 and 4 euro denominations.
The design of the coins is by the sculptor Matej Pašalić. The total issued quantity of the 100 euro gold coin is limited at 50 pieces, that of the 25 euro gold coin at 200 pieces and that of the 10 euro gold coin at 1,000 pieces. The total issued quantity of the 6 euro silver collector coin is limited at 200 pieces and that of the 4 euro silver coin is limited at 1,500 pieces.
The coins will be sold by the Croatian Mint. The initial selling price for the 100 euro gold collector coins is expected to range around EUR 4,489.01, that for the 25 euro gold coin around EUR 1,170.13 and that for the 10 euro gold coin around EUR 297.63. The selling price for the EUR 6 and EUR 4 silver collector coins is expected to range around EUR 246.46 with VAT and EUR 128.23 with VAT, respectively. The selling price at the time of purchase will depend on the movement in the price of gold and silver in the open market.
The gold and silver collector coins "Vučedol Culture" are available for purchase as of 21 May 2026. For more information on purchase and order, please visit the website of the Croatian Mint.