{"id":260710,"date":"2025-09-03T11:43:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T09:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/croatianmint.hr\/?p=260710"},"modified":"2025-10-11T13:34:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T11:34:24","slug":"gajeta-falkusa-new-numismatic-issue-in-honour-of-the-legendary-ship-from-komiza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/croatianmint.hr\/en\/news\/gajeta-falkusa-new-numismatic-issue-in-honour-of-the-legendary-ship-from-komiza\/","title":{"rendered":"“Gajeta Falku\u0161a” – New numismatic issue in honour of the legendary ship from Komi\u017ea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Croatian National Bank, in collaboration with the Croatian Mint, is introducing a new collector issue that tells the story of the Falku\u0161a \u2013 the legendary fishing boat from the island of Vis. The gold and silver collector coins \u201cGajeta Falku\u0161a\u201d <\/strong>will be available for purchase from September 9, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This issue is the first in the series of collector coins \u201cThe Croatian Ships\u201d<\/strong>, released in honour of maritime heritage and in celebration of the traditions of Croatia\u2019s most remote inhabited island \u2013 Vis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The falku\u0161a gajeta is one of the most important traditional vessels of the Adriatic Sea and a symbol of Croatia\u2019s maritime legacy. It was born out of the need of fishermen from Komi\u017ea for a fast, capacious, and durable boat. Its unique feature lies in its adaptable construction \u2013 with side boards known as \u201cfalkas\u201d, allowing it to transform from a fishing vessel into a sailing boat.
The last original falku\u0161a gajeta sank in 1986, but after eleven years of research, a faithful replica was built. Today, three such replicas preserve the spirit of the past and represent a living symbol of Komi\u017ea\u2019s identity and its maritime tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The coins are minted in Proof <\/strong>quality and are available in four versions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n