The Croatian National Bank has issued a commemorative silver coin to mark the 25th anniversary of the military and police operation Flash (1995–2020), a historical and political event of major importance for the Republic of Croatia. The operation liberated 500 square kilometres of the occupied territory of Western Slavonia and established control over the Zagreb–Lipovac highway and the railroad towards Eastern Slavonia.
The commemorative silver coin was minted in proof quality with brilliant flat surfaces decorated with matte relief details showing commemorative motifs. It was released for sale on 4 August 2020.
Shown below are technical characteristics and the number of items issued.
SILVER COIN "25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MILITARY AND POLICE OPERATION FLASH, 1995–2020" | ||||
DENOMINATION | WEIGHT (g) | DIAMETER (mm) | FINENESS/1000 | ITEMS ISSUED (max) |
HRK 150 | 24.00 | 37 | 925 | 10 000 |
The silver coin "25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MILITARY AND POLICE OPERATION FLASH, 1995–2020" is also issued in a set with the silver coin "25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MILITARY AND POLICE OPERATION STORM, 1995–2020", in accordance with technical specifications and items issued presented below.
SET "25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MILITARY AND POLICE OPERATIONS FLASH AND STORM, 1995–2020" | ||||
"25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MILITARY AND POLICE OPERATION FLASH, 1995–2020" | ITEMS ISSUED (max) 10 000 | |||
DENOMINATION | WEIGHT (g) | DIAMETER (mm) | FINENESS/000 | |
HRK 150 | 24 | 37 | 925 | |
"25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MILITARY AND POLICE OPERATION STORM, 1995–2020" | ||||
DENOMINATION | WEIGHT (g) | DIAMETER (mm) | FINENESS/000 | |
HRK 150 | 24 | 37 | 925 |
The Decision on the issue and sale of the commemorative silver coin "25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MILITARY AND POLICE OPERATION FLASH, 1995–2020" was published in the Official Gazette 80/2020.
The silver coin is designed by the sculptor Luka Petrinjak.
This issue was minted by the Croatian Mint.