{"id":258171,"date":"2025-04-23T10:43:35","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T08:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/croatianmint.hr\/?p=258171"},"modified":"2025-04-23T15:08:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T13:08:36","slug":"a-numismatic-tribute-to-marija-juric-zagorka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/croatianmint.hr\/en\/news\/a-numismatic-tribute-to-marija-juric-zagorka\/","title":{"rendered":"A Numismatic Tribute to Marija Juri\u0107 Zagorka \u2013 A Literary Icon and Champion of Women\u2019s Rights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Continuing the successful gold and silver coin series “Croatian Literature”, the Croatian National Bank, in collaboration with the Croatian Mint, is issuing collector coins featuring Marija Juri\u0107 Zagorka<\/strong> \u2013 a central figure in the cultural and social history of Croatia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Zagorka left an indelible mark on Croatian literature through her historical novels and feuilletons. Among her most famous works are The Witch of Gri\u010d<\/em>, The Daughter of Lotr\u0161\u010dak<\/em>, and Gordana<\/em>.<\/strong> Her writing brought historical themes closer to the wider public, especially women, while also addressing important social issues in an engaging narrative form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Marija Juri\u0107 Zagorka is remembered not only as a writer but also as a bold and fearless woman who did not shy away from confronting the prejudices and social limitations of her time. Today, Zagorka stands as a symbol of Croatian cultural and social legacy, and her influence continues to inspire new generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The coins are minted in high quality and available in two versions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n