Two Hundred Korun 2012 Sokol Movement, Coin from Czech Republic - detailed information

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Silver 200-crown coin Foundation of Sokol movement proof | Czech Mint

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Silver 200-crown coin Foundation of Sokol movement proof Silver 200-crown coin commemorating the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the Sokol movement (i.e. a voluntary organisation of the Czechoslovak people encouraging harmonious mental and physical development of individuals) is the second in a set of five 200-crown coins issued by the Czech National Bank in 2012.The design of the coin came from a country-wide anonymous contest organized by the Czech National Bank. The winning design was created by Jaroslav Bejvl.Coins for CNB are struck by Czech Mint of 0.925 fine silver in standard and proof qualities differing in the surface finish and the edge. As opposed to standard quality where the edge of the coin is reeded, proof coins have highly polished field and matted relief, while the edge is smooth. The diameter of the coin is 31 mm, it weighs 13 g and is 2.35 mm thick.On the obverse side the author placed a composition comprising the motif of the Sokol sign and the Czech lion, complemented in the background with a stylized picture of falcon training. Around the rim of the coin there is the inscription „ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA” (“Czech Republic”), and the nominal value of the coin “200 Kč”.The reverse side of the coin features the motif of the bird of prey from the Sokol flag, a stylized illustration of training of falcons, legend in circumscription “ZALOŽENÍ SOKOLA” (Foundation of the Sokol movement) and the years “1862 – 2012”.Each coin comes complete with a catalogue card featuring description of the coin and its three-dimensional depiction. More Less
Coin name: Silver 200-crown coin Foundation of Sokol movement proof
Date of issue: February 2012
Product Code: 21202-721
Issuer: Czech national bank
Denomination: 200 Kč
Author of the obverse: Jaroslav Bejvl
Author of the reverse: Jaroslav Bejvl
Numbered issue: No
Certificate of Authenticity: Yes
Material: Silver
Fineness: 925 / 1000
Packaging: Blue plastic case M33
Capsule: Yes