Slovenia 2010 200th anniversary of the Botanical Garden in Ljubljana
200th anniversary of the Botanical Garden in Ljubljana
The Ljubljana Botanical Garden, officially
the University of Ljubljana Botanical Garden, is the central Slovenian botanical garden, the oldest botanical
garden in Southeastern Europe and
one of the oldest cultural, scientific, and educational organisations in
Slovenia. Its headquarters are located in the Rudnik District of Ljubljana, the Slovenian capital, at Ig Street (Ižanska cesta) along the Gruber
Canal to the southeast of Castle Hill.
The inner part of the coin depicts the Rebrinčevolistna
Hladnikija plant. On the left beneath the plant is its name, “HLADNIKIA
PASTINACIFOLIA”, written in an arc. The image is encircled by the words “200
LET”, “BOTANIČNI VRT”, “LJUBLJANA” and “SLOVENIJA 2010”. The outer ring of the
coin depicts the 12 stars of the European Union.
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass clad
nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 1'000'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Slovenia
Year of release - 2010
