FINANCIAL LITERACY CRO TEŠ ppt History of money in Croatia

HISTORY OF MONEY IN CROATIA

BY IVONA RADANOVIĆ TRECA EKONOMSKA SKOLA, ZAGREB

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KUNA • During Roman times, taxes were collected in then highly valued marten skins • it was originally used in trade before gaining a specific constant monetary value

BANOVAC •

representative example of the Croatian money is the banovac (banski denar), minted by the Croatian bans (viceroys), successors of herceg Andrija, in the period from 1235 to 1384. These coins are valued for their composition and high quality finish – they were minted from fine silver in the mints in Zagreb and Pakrac.

CROATIAN DINAR • Croatian dinar was the currency of Croatia between 1991 and 1994 • The Croatian dinar replaced the 1990 version of Yugoslav dinar • It was a transitional currency introduced following Croatians declaration of independence

Modern money • The modern kuna was introduced on May 30, 1994 • On the banknotes are some of the most memorable people of Croatian history • Kuna coins are decorated with plants and animals which in a way represent Croatia