The Croatian National Bank in cooperation with the Croatian Mint has issued the silver collector coin “Trsat Dragon”. Minted in 999.9/1000 silver in brilliant uncirculated quality, the coin comes in a box with a certificate signed by the governor of the Croatian National Bank. The total issued quantity of the silver collector coin in the 4 euro denomination is limited at 5,000 items. 

Basilisks, commonly referred to as Trsat Dragons in Rijeka’s folk traditions, are mythical creatures with characteristics of a snake, dragon, and rooster. They are considered guardians of the Trsat fortress above Rijeka and were an integral part of the noble coat of arms of the Nugent family. Their creation was entrusted to the renowned Viennese sculptor Anton Dominik Fernkorn, whose works have left an indelible mark on Croatian sculpture in the 19th century.

This unique coin has a deep historical and cultural background, inspired by the Trsat Dragons, or basilisks, bronze sculptures crafted in the first half of the 19th century at the request of Austrian Field Marshal Count Laval Nugent. The numismatic coin edition “Trsat Dragon” features the dragon statue on both sides. The artistic design of the issue “Trsat Dragon” is signed by the author Natalia Danysz.