Obverse:
The obverse depicts a pair of hands joined in prayer and holding a rosary. They are placed on top of an open book and behind them is a cross adorned with a crown of thorns. The open book rests on a closed book, below which is a ribbon bearing the inscription ‘UT OMNES UNUM SINT’, the cardinal’s episcopal motto expressing his desire for the unity of all. On the left side of the design is the Slovak coat of arms, and inscribed along the upper edge are the name of the issuing country ‘SLOVAKIA’ and the year of issuance ‘2024’. On the right side appear the coin’s denomination ‘10’ and currency ‘EURO’, one above the other. Below them are the mint mark of the Kremnica Mint (Mincovňa Kremnica), consisting of the letters ‘MK’ placed between two dies, and the stylised letters ‘TL’, referring to the obverse designer Tomáš Lamač.
Reverse:
The reverse shows a portrait of Cardinal Korec. On the left side are the stylised letters ‘PV’, referring to the reverse designer Peter Valach. Inscribed along the edge from the upper left to the centre right are the name ‘JÁN CHRYZOSTOM KOREC’ and, after a medial dot, the dates of his birth and death ‘1924–2015’. A semicircular line separates the inscription and portrait.
Designer: Tomáš Lamač (obverse), Peter Valach (reverse) Composition: .900 silver, .100 copper Weight: 18 g Diameter: 34 mm Edge: • TRPITEĽ ZA VIERU • JÁN CHRYZOSTOM KARDINÁL KOREC
(Sufferer for the Faith • JÁN CHRYZOSTOM CARDINAL KOREC)Producer: Kremnica Mint Engraver: Dalibor Schmidt Issuing volume: 4,050 coins in brilliant uncirculated quality
9,350 coins in proof qualityIssuing date: 22 January 2024