The Croatian National Bank (HNB) continues its numismatic series dedicated to the black lizard and is issuing a new silver coin, Black Lizard, with a denomination of six euros, HNB announced on Tuesday.
The silver coin is crafted using a high-gloss minting technique with ultra-high relief.
The coin's design features the endemic subspecies of lizard, the Brusnik karst lizard (Podarcis melisellensis melisellensis), an important part of the Republic of Croatia's natural heritage, which inhabits the islet of Brusnik, a geological nature monument protected since 1951.
The artistic design of this silver coin was created by sculptor Nikola Vudrag.
The Black Lizard silver coin is being issued in a quantity of no more than 400 pieces, and interested buyers can purchase it starting January 21, 2025.
The coin will be sold by the Croatian Mint, with an initial sales price expected to be around €253.79 including VAT.
The final price at the time of purchase will depend on fluctuations in silver prices on the open market.