Still holding kuna? Deadline to exchange coins for free nears
- by croatiaweek
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Kuna
If you still have any Croatian kuna banknotes or coins lying around, now is the time to exchange them.
The Croatian National Bank (HNB) has reminded the public that kuna coins can be swapped for euros free of charge — but only until the end of this year.
Speaking to HRT, Damir Bićanić from HNB’s Cash Department confirmed that the exchange remains completely free of charge and available to all citizens.
The physical exchange of coins is currently being carried out at a new temporary location — Račkoga 5 in Zagreb — due to ongoing construction work at the Bank’s usual premises.
There is no need to make the trip in person, either. Amounts up to 14,999.99 kuna can be sent by post as a registered valuable parcel to the HNB.
To ensure a smooth process, you must include the following details in the parcel: full name, address, phone number, and, ideally, an email address.
“This is the final year in which coins can be exchanged free of charge. The deadline is 31 December 2025,” Bićanić stated, adding that more than four billion kuna are still in circulation — over three billion in banknotes and more than one billion in coins.
Commemorative Coins on the Way
In more positive news for coin collectors and enthusiasts, the HNB has announced plans to release two new commemorative €2 coins by the end of the year.
One will mark the 1100th anniversary of the Croatian Kingdom and the coronation of King Tomislav. The other will be part of the ongoing Croatian cities series, this time featuring the city of Pula.
Donate Your Kuna Coins for a Good Cause
For those less interested in exchanging coins and more inclined to help others, Hrvatski Caritas will launch a new charitable initiative next year under the slogan “Save the kuna from extinction – donate it for 1000 joys!”
Starting on 5 February 2025, the campaign aims to collect leftover kuna and lipa coins from households across the country. All funds raised will go towards helping families and individuals in need through Caritas’s long-running For 1000 Joys programme.
