Money in Croatia - Visit Croatia - a travel guide Money in Croatia Blog | Visit Croatia Forum | Holiday Rentals Money in Croatia This section provides visitors with information on money in Croatia – namely, details about the Croatian currency, the Kuna, and how to obtain it both prior and during to your visit to Croatia. Money in Croatia – The Croatian Kuna The Croatian currency is the Kuna (not the Euro!), which is divided into 100 lipas. (The word ‘Kuna’ means marten, a weasel-like animal, whose fur Croats used as payment many centuries ago. The word ‘lipa’ means lime tree, but we don’t know the connection here!) When listed as a price, Kuna is abbreviated to Kn. The Kuna comes in dominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 as notes and 1, 2, 5 and 25 (25 Kn being largely commemorative) as coins. The Lipa comes in coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50.

In Croatian, the plural of Kuna is Kune (pronounced ‘koo-neh’), although it is fine to pluralise it – as many outside of the country do – to Kunas. The 200 Kuna note. The front features Stjepan Radic, a Croatian politician and founder of the Peasant Party in the early 20th century. The back shows Osijek’s headquarters, a building which dates from 1726 In the opinion of many, the Kuna is overvalued but is nevertheless a stable currency. The current exchange rate between the Kuna and various world currencies can be found at the Croatian National Bank website. Obtaining Kunas prior to your visit to Croatia In the UK, it is possible to obtain Kunas prior to your trip to Croatia at some foreign exchange stores. The easiest way might be to purchase your money online, as once you order the amount you want the money can either be posted to you (for a charge) or it can be picked up at an airport prior to your departure. , for example, now offer home delivery for foreign currency purchases. They also allow you to pick up your purchased currency at various Heathrow and Gatwick terminals.

Travelex charge 0% commission – click on the banner for more details. Do also check with your own bank to see if you can order Kunas online with them. Money in Croatia – ATMs Alternatively, you may not see the need to purchase Croatian Kunas prior to your trip – which is perfectly understandable. In this case, our first piece of advice would be to take a bank card/cash card instead – this avoids the need to travel with large-ish amounts of cash, and ATMs are readily available in all resorts, towns and cities in Croatia, in banks, supermarkets, airports and elsewhere. As a foreign card is inserted into the machine, you will most likely be presented you with a choice of languages – no need to navigate through Croatian-language menus. The exchange rate you’ll receive will be fairly good, and there may only be a small service charge, which depends on your bank back home – you may want to check before travelling. Local banks may also charge an operating fee on top of this. If you travel abroad a fair bit, you may like to see if you can find a bank in your home country that will provide you with a debit card that doesn’t incur charges (or incurs only very low charges) when used aboard.

Are Euros accepted in Croatia? You will find that you can pay for some items – private accommodation, taxis, some small restaurants – in Euros. Do note that this is entirely on an unofficial basis; the Euro is NOT an official currency and NO business/individual is required to accept them as payment. (It is just the case that some businesses, particularly small/family-run ones are happy to receive Euros – this probably harks back to the days of Yugoslavia when people were happier “holding” Deutschmarks rather than the unstable Yugoslav Dinar.) So why are some prices in Croatia quoted in Euros? You may well find that prices in some accommodation places, restaurants and elsewhere quoted in Euros. This is purely because so many visitors to Croatia are from Euro-using countries, and some business owners display Euro prices to make it easier for them. Likewise, whatever your currency, you may have a rough idea of what its exchange rate against the Euro is – but you’re unlikely to know what the exchange rate against the Kuna is! When will Croatia join the Euro? Although Croatia did join the EU on 1st July 2013, there are no concrete plans to adopt the Euro as the country’s official currency.

So the answer to this question is – who knows?! Currencies to take with you and changing money in Croatia Taking your ‘home’ currency (Euros, UK Pounds or U.S. Dollars) to Croatia and changing it there will not result in any problems – all are easy to exchange for Kunas in the country, although other currencies can of course be changed too. If your home currency is something other than these three, and you’d like to play it safe, the best currency to take to Croatia is Euros. Hotel exchange rates are usually quite poor, so try to avoid changing your money at your hotel. You’ll probably be better off changing your money in a bank or in one of numerous Bureaux de Change dotted around towns. Related Pages: Articles on Croatia 2012 Emma Hello, I will be travelling to Pag island if weeks time, I would like to ask if it will be better to change money in the UK or in Croatia? In which places would I get best rates? Thank you! VisitCroatia Hi Kerry, this isn’t something I know a whole lot about, I’m afraid.

However this site about mountain biking in Croatia seems pretty comprehensive – – perhaps you/your son might like to contact the guy behind it for further info. Please contact the relevant Embassy /visa Centre as specified on the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website to find out: Kerry Going to Split in a couple of week with my son and daughter (both grown up). My son loves mountain biking and hopes to do some biking whilst there. Will this be possible, are there clubs and will he be able to hire a bike. Any advice appreciated. Any idea about cost? Thank you. Kerry Mustafa I am holding Iraqi passport. May I know how much I have to pay for Croatian visa for single adult visa and for child. Thanks I’d say around 50 Kunas for a pizza/pasta/fish meal, including a drink (soft drink or beer). Tomas Hello, I’m travelling to Brela in a few days. What is the typical price of dinner for one person in taverns? Tomas Hello, I’m travelling to Brela in a few days. What is the typical price of dinner for one person in taverns? Tomas Hello, I’m travelling to Brela in a few days.

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Agencies in Omis do organise trips to Mostar; Sarajevo is a little far to do in one day so I don’t believe any agencies organise trips to there. Andrewp VisitCroatia You’re welcome! 🙂 I would exchange money wherever is most convenient for you; you should see a number of potential places wherever you are (for an quick comparison of rates). I probably wouldn’t exchange at the border where there isn’t much choice/competition. I would also avoid exchanging money at any accommodation place where the exchange rate will be bad. Oskar We stay for one night in Zagreb, then we go to Sukosan where we take a boat 🙂 Do you know where should we exchange money? Border/Zagreb/seaside? Exchange office/post/bank? You are really helpful! Tank you! It really depends on what you’ll be doing, will you be eating out, going to bars etc! That sounds a little on the low side to me, tbh; here’s a decent guide to prices: . Andrewp Hello, We are off to Croatia soon and would like to visit Mostar and places further afield such as Sarajevo. From preliminary enquiries, it seems that the only way to get around is by car.

Are there organised coach tours to places like Mostar and if not, is car hire expensive? Diane Hello, I’m travelling to Croatia in a few days to pay bail money. If I take £9000 in cash is it easy enough to change into Kuna? Tammy Gardiner Hi me and my family are visiting Croatia in a weeks time (very excitied) we are in between Cavant and Dubrovnik, but I wanted to know will we be ok to exchange UK pound to Kunas, as I was told that due to UK exiting the EU (which doesn’t happen for another 2 years) a lot of European countries do not wish to exchange? If we can exchange in Croatia, in your opinion do you think it would be better to exchange here beforehand or in Croatia? Many Thanks. Aragorc Hi! We will go on holiday to Croatia (Vir). I’m just wondering, approx how many Kuna is needed for a week? What do you think, ~2000-2400/head is enough (without accommodation)? Aragorc Hi! We will go on holiday to Croatia (Vir). I’m just wondering, approx how many Kuna is needed for a week?

What do you think, ~2000-2400/head is enough (without accommodation)? Aragorc Hi! We will go on holiday to Croatia (Vir). I’m just wondering, approx how many Kuna is needed for a week? What do you think, ~2000-2400/head is enough (without accommodation)? Aragorc Hi! We will go on holiday to Croatia (Vir). I’m just wondering, approx how many Kuna is needed for a week? What do you think, ~2000-2400/head is enough (without accommodation)? Where in Croatia will you be? I haven’t found many money exchange places in Croatia that have websites with up to date exchange rates, but I often look at this one in Zagreb: for reference. Oskar Thank you for your reply! Yes, we are from Poland 🙂 Do you know some website where I can check rates, which I can find in common money exchange places then? VisitCroatia Take what is your home currency (I guess PLN?) – there would be no point exchanging into Euros/Dollars to then change again into Kunas when in Croatia.

Take a look at “kupovni za ef. i ček.” for buy rates, although money exchange places will just have one buy rate. Oskar Hi! We are going to vistit Croatia in few days and I’m wondering if I should take EUR/USD/PLN with me. Please help me understand what I should check “Kupovni za ef. i ček.” or “Kupovni za devize”. I’m going to have mony in cash with me. Thank you! VisitCroatia Yes, there’s definitely an ATM at the post office in Okrug Gornji and definitely several in Trogir – you won’t have any problems withdrawing money. There is only one ferry (actually, it’s a catamaran) option from Split to Dubrovnik – this one: . There are buses between Okrug Gornji and Trogir and there should also be a boat line to Trogir as well.

(And then from Trogir you can easily reach Split, from Split you can reach…anywhere!) Anne Marie Wood Hi, My family and I are travelling to Okrug Gornji this month and i wouldlike not to carry too many Kunas with me. Is there an ATM close by in Okrug or Trogir? Also can you advise if there are ferries run from Trogir or Split to Dubrovnik as I would really like to visit Dubrovnik when we re in Croatia. What would be our best mode of travel while stying in Okrug Gornji? Jason Hackman Hello!!!! I am Jason, a hacker from Ohio USA. I am here to testify of the genuine and tremendous work that’s being done by a professional carding team with a large ring around the globe. With over 2 million ATM infected with their malware and skimmers,They can grab bank card data which include the track 1 and track 2 with the card pin. They in turn clone this cards using the grabbed data into real ATM cards which can be used to withdraw at the ATM or swipe at stores and POS.

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Check the links: In February 2015, we hacked up to $1 billion from more than 100 banks in 30 countries in what security experts believe to be the biggest banking breach ever. … Take a leap of faith, A trial will definitely convince you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kevin Millar Flying into Dubrovnik in a couple of weeks. My intention is to stay there for five nights and we were wondering if it is better to book trips prior to departure or is it easy enough to arrange on arrival – Montenegro day excursion and Game of Thrones walking tour. I’m then intending to drive to Drvenik to catch the ferry to Hvar and following 3 nights ferry to Split – do i need to book either ferry, or, just turn up? Similarly visiting Pitlvic = book tour prior to arrival or on arrival. Many Thanks, Kevin VisitCroatia I think you’d be fine just booking on arrival – pop into any agency (or look out for signs advertising the trips) to enquire about them. The ferries – both run frequently throughout the day ( & ), so you should be fine to just turn up as well.

A few weeks’ time won’t be full high season yet, but even still, the worst that might happen is you have to wait for the next ferry if the first one you turn up for is full. Do you mean visiting Plitvice on an organised tour from Split? Again, should be fine to just book then and there. Kevin Millar Many thanks. We intend to drive to Plitvice having disembarked the ferry from Hvar to Split, spending 3 days in Grabovac to enjoy the waterfalls, parks etc. Then return to Split for the remainder of our holiday. Knowing that the local currency is the Kuna do most areas use Euros? Thanks again, Kevin VisitCroatia That sounds about fine – by self catering, do you mean that you’re planning on not eating out much? (Although there’s cheap meals to be had e.g. pizza/pasta.) Are you planning on bring that along with you? It’s sometimes easier to just rely on a cash card and withdraw money from ATMs – the exchange rate is good, although fees really depend on how much your home bank charges. Then you can withdraw money only as and when you need it.

It would probably be easiest to just enquire locally (at an agency) to find out more about tours – but sure, you could visit the Elafiti islands, Korcula, Mljet; the Peljesac Peninsula/Ston; perhaps even Montenegro or Mostar in Bosnia & Hercegovina. These pages might also help to give you an idea: VisitCroatia There is a local bus the runs from a few hotels (including the Punta) to Mali Losinj (takes 20-30 minutes) and back – . There are proper coaches that go from Veli Losinj to Mali Losinj and then on to Nerezine on the north part of the island, and then over to locations on the island of Cres (Osor, Cres Town). Some of these buses even go on to Rijeka and Opatija on the mainland (that’s a bit far, however). You can look up schedules at . Boats run from Mali Losinj, not Veli Losinj (but you can easily transfer using the above buses) – this page has a good round-up of all the routes.

Otherwise, there will be local boat excursions, but you would need to ask locally for details of these. I am sure that your hotel wouldn’t have a problem calling a taxi for you if you need one. Hope this helps. Hi, I’m going to croatia at the end of june. for the HIDEOUT festival. please can you give me some help? 1. can i take just my english debit card and use it as normal in the cash machines over there? and the cash machine will automatically convert the sterling to kuna? 2. roughly what are some prices? IE food, vodka, beer etc? in both kuna and the sterling equivalent 3. is it not safer to just get my money changed to kuna in the UK to reduce any problems like my bank card not working out there etc. what are the rough exchange rates for £100 in both the UK and Croatia TIA HRK - Croatian Kuna rates, news, and tools HRK - Croatian Kuna Croatia, Kuna The Croatian Kuna is the currency of Croatia. Our currency rankings show that the most popular Croatia Kuna exchange rate is the HRK to EUR rate .

The currency code for Kuna is HRK, and the currency symbol is kn. Below, you'll find Croatian Kuna rates and a currency converter. You can also subscribe to our currency newsletters with daily rates and analysis, read the XE Currency Blog , or take HRK rates on the go with our XE Currency Apps and website. Currency in Croatia - Dubrovnik Forum - TripAdvisor Currency in Croatia - Dubrovnik Forum Review a place you’ve visited JOIN Which Dubrovnik hotels are on sale? mm/dd/yyyy mm/dd/yyyy Currency in Croatia Apr 28, 2013, 12:12 AM The Kuna is the currency of Croatia . Does one need to exchange US dollars or Euros for Kuna? If so, where do you do the exchange? Are US dollars or Euros accepted in Dubrovnik? We'll be arriving by cruise ship. Edited: 12:12 am, April 28, 2013 One destination mentioned in this post Travelers interested in this topic also viewed... Show Prices 1. Re: Currency in Croatia Apr 28, 2013, 12:32 AM The best exchange rate is given by our ATM machines here.

Normally there are few people in line and you can obtain as much as 2,000 Kuna at one time. The US dollar is not accepted here except in banks or exchange shops and the Euro is not the official currency of Croatia . Even though we will be joining the EU in July 2013, it will take some time before the country begins to use the Euro as the legal currency of the country. Report inappropriate content 2. Re: Currency in Croatia Apr 28, 2013, 8:40 AM Thanks so much. 3. Re: Currency in Croatia Jun 06, 2013, 10:47 AM Great info! I, too, will be arriving in Dubrovnik by cruise ship, and wasn't sure the best way to get the local currency. is there anything in particular I (we) should know about which ATMs and/or how to exchange it back if we don't use it all? Report inappropriate content 4.

Re: Currency in Croatia Jun 06, 2013, 10:51 AM I don't think there is much difference with the ATM you us in Dubrovnik and also take out as much as you think you will need and if you have extra buy something else instead of trying to change it back. Buy an ice cream cone or an extra souvenir! Report inappropriate content 5. Re: Currency in Croatia Jun 29, 2013, 3:31 PM Can you exchange travellers cheques in Porec Report inappropriate content 6. Re: Currency in Croatia Jul 03, 2013, 5:26 AM Hi All, Me and my partner are planning a trip from Pula to Dubrovnik for two weeks, we are trying to keep to a budget and were wondering how much to take with us in cash for travel and accommodation. We will be traveling mostly by bus, and planning to stay in low budget hotels, guesthouse or sometimes hostels.. although nothing is booked yet and we are arriving on the 13th of June! How much would you estimate one day would cost traveling like this?

And do you reccomend any super amazing places to visit.. our iteniery is very flexible! Thanks 7. Re: Currency in Croatia Jul 03, 2013, 8:50 AM Without a car you can't access low price accomodations. Appartments will charge you 35-45€ a day or more if you stay less than 1 week. Report inappropriate content 8. Re: Currency in Croatia Jul 03, 2013, 8:58 AM Hope its 13 JULY jASMIN AS jUNE WOULD BE IN 11 MONTHS!!!

Florian is right the budget accomodations are a bit out of the way but anything is possible, Pula to Dubrovnik for the whole 2 weeks means 2-3 days in Pula and 2-3 days in Dubrovnik so that leaves you about a week to make it down there..so here goes my suggestion from Pula go by bus to Opatija 1 night, then bus to Zadar 1 night, then bus to Trogir-Split area 2 nights, then from Splittake catamaran or ferry to Hvar 2 nights and on the next morning ferry or cat back to Split, and bus it down to Dubrovnik for your final 3 nights! Report inappropriate content Money & Duty Free for Croatia Money & duty free for Croatia Exchange rates: Currency & Money Currency information : Kuna (HRK; symbol Kn) = 100 Lipa. Notes are in denominations of Kn1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10.

Coins are in denominations of Kn25, 5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 lipa. Credit cards : American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. ATMs are widespread. ATM : ATMs are widespread. Travellers cheques : To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars, Pounds Sterling or Euros. Banking hours : Mon-Fri 0700-1900, Sat 0700-1300. Currency restriction : The import and export of local currency is limited to Kn15,000. The import and export of foreign currency is unlimited but it is compulsory to declare upon arrival the amounts that exceed the equivalent of €10,000. Currency exchange : Foreign currency can be exchanged in banks, by authorised dealers and post offices. Croatia duty free Croatia is within the European Union.

If you are travelling from the UK , you are entitled to buy fragance, skincare, cosmetics, Champagne, wine, selected spirits, fashion accessories, gifts and souvenirs - all at tax-free equivalent prices. If you are travelling from within the EU, there is no limit on the amount or value of goods you may import, providing your goods are for personal consumption. Goods imported for commercial purposes are subject to duty and the following guideline amounts are in place to determine whether this is the case: • 800 cigarettes or 400 cigarillos or 200 cigars or 1kg of tobacco. • 10L of spirits over 22%, 20L of alcoholic beverages less than 22%, 90L of wine (no more than 60L of sparkling wine) and 110L of beer. If you are arriving from a non-EU country, the following goods may be imported into Croatia by persons over 17 years of age without incurring customs duty: • 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco.

• 4L of wine and 16L of beer and 1L of spirits over 22% or 2L of alcoholic beverages less than 22%. • Other goods up to the value of Kn3,200 for air and sea travellers and Kn2,200 for other travellers (reduced to Kn1,100 for children under 15). Banned imports : Exchanging Money in Croatia Exchanging Money in Croatia Site Index Let's begin at the beginning. You arrive in Croatia by plane, train, boat, bus, ferry or car. You have to pay a taxi driver or bus driver or you need a cup of coffee. In a pinch, you can pay with euros, US dollars or pounds sterling (bills only; no coins) bearing in mind that the exchange rate will be unfavourable and your change will be in Croatian kuna . Still, you can get by until you can reach an exchange office (Mjenjacnica) or an ATM. One way to have greater peace of mind is to prepare in advance. Order your currency online at Travelex . You get a great rate and it's delivered to your home. More.

Airports, bus stations, train stations and ferry ports that receive international arrivals ( Zagreb , Split, Zadar , Dubrovnik, Rijeka ) will have a convenient exchange office to change money but they are not 24/7 operations! For a late-night arrival, look for an ATM. Exchange offices are, of course, money-making operations so you will pay a commission of about 3%. Another option for quick cash is to head for a big hotel. They will be only too happy to hand over local currency but, as the exchange rate is terrible, this is a last resort only. Banks and post offices will also change money at about the same rate as exchange offices but their opening hours are shorter. Most major currencies are exchangeable but bear in mind that the Croatian kuna is not exchangeable outside Croatia so you'll either have to change it back into your home currency in Croatia or do some last minute shopping. If you come to Croatia equipped with euros you can pay for most accommodation (hotels or private accommodation), excursions, plane tickets and car rentals in euros without getting ripped off on an exchange rate as most of these items are priced in euros anyway (see more on the Croatian kuna) .

Related Pages WWW.HR - CROATIAN HOMEPAGE History of Croatian money by Dalibor Brozović (Excerpts from the book "Kune and lipe - Currency of the Republic of Croatia, Zagreb, Croatian National Bank) Any change of currency is always a significant event in society and the national economy. Often enough it has its own political importance too. All this is particularly strongly reflected in a small country such as the Republic of Croatia because money is extraordinarily significant for every country. Currency is the foundation of national economies but also it signifies national sovereignty. It is a mirror of the country it belongs to. The symbolic role a currency has is one of its vital characteristics while its main feature is the actual name of the currency. That is why any change in the name of a currency often enough inspires great interest in society. Often enough, lively and sharp debates emerge. Various and odd names from where and whence ever are proposed. This goes without saying that debates, as most debates do, arouse society but at the same time can be exploited and misused in political struggles which may exist within that society. It is not unusual that just that happened here in Croatia.

In fact, since its independence, this has occurred on three separate occasions ... The first Croatian currency was the silver denar or a little more rarely, the poldenar (half denar). This currency was forged from the last decade of the XIIth century and up until the seventh decade of the XIVth century, therefore for less than 170 years. Until the mid fourth decade of the XIIth century, these denars were forged according to a foreign sample (so-called Croat "frizatics"). Since then the reformed and original denars were forged and known as the banovac or banice. This was the truest native Croatian currency ... Croatian bans (dukes) Pavao Šubić and his son Mladen ruled in Bosnia as well and as such laid the foundations for the currency to be forged in Bosnia. The Šubić's released silver currency, dinars and the groschen for over forty years at the turn of the XIIIth and XIVth centuries.

This currency continued on through the rule of the Bosnian bans and kings, Stjepan Kotromanić, Tvrtko, Tvrtko II, Tomaš and Stjepan Tomašević who, with the exception of brief pauses, forged their currency for about 140 years during the XIVth and XVth centuries up until the fall of Bosnia. The dinar was forged the most and often the poludinar (half dinar). King Tvrtko even forged the dinar in the town of Kotor, which towards the end of his rule, recognised his authority. The dinar was forged by the most eminent Croatian rulers including Split Herceg and great Duke, the Bosnian, Hrvoje Vukčić Hrvatinić (turn of the XIVth and XVth centuries), the Slavonian lord and later Bosnian king, Nikola Iločki (in the seventies of the XVth century), and Count Nikola Zrinski (turn of XVth and XVIth centuries). Naturally, they forged other denominations too, but mostly the dinar.

And finally, the longest history of money forging in Croatia was enjoyed in the Republic of Dubrovnik from 1337 until 1803, i.e. virtually half a century. Four denominations were actually forged and their common name was the dinar, but this also included the poludinar (half dinar), dinarić (tiny-dinar) and the poludinarić (half tiny-dinar). If we take all these details into consideration, it can safely be said that one time, the Republic of Croatia had the dinar as its temporary currency. Something that tied medieval Slavonia, or rather, north Croatian bans in general, the Šubić's, Hrvoje and the Zrinski and all the dukes of the Dubrovnik Republic cannot be excluded from native Croatian tradition. It gave the Croatian dinar its historical foundation and it took on the attribute of being the temporary currency within Croatia. ...

Later the newly introduced kuna (marten) and lipa (linden) were subjected to various objections, most often at the very name, based on two arguments: that the name was not founded on ancient Croatian tradition but rather that it only ties us to the Independent State of Croatia 1941 - 1945, which is detrimental to Croatian interests because it threatens Croatia's reputation in the modern world which is founded on the principles established in the anti-fascist war against the Axle forces 1939 -1945. ... The history of the kuna relates to the original role of the kuna's fur as a method of payment in kind, primarily for various gifts ... A receipt exists from the island of Cres dating back to the XIth century. There is confirmation of this practise which can be traced until the end of the XVIIth century, for example, 1630 in Rakovac when "mardurinas pelles 2", i.e. two kuna pelts were paid; in 1623 in Vrbovec "...each house this summer owes us one kuna pelt..." and in 1699 "...

each summer one good pig and a kuna..." From its original role the kuna later developed into its later function. ... As soon as that good which serves as a method of payment in kind or "natural" currency, usually in various "legal" denominations, is on the way to becoming accountable money. There has already been mention of how medieval Russia used the kuna (originally in fact, kuna pelts) became the accountable unit of money. This too happened in Croatia. When kuna pelts gradually became accepted as a certain monetary value, as described in Smičiklas or in Fabry's historical reviews, "the currency exchange rate of 1224, noted that 1 kuna pelt was worth 10 dinars" (p. 78), this then creates the conditions where the actual pelt ceases to be necessary for payment and the word kuna becomes the expression for a certain monetary equivalent. This development occurred time and time again in various corners of the world - from the original source of payment in kind just the actual word for the payment remains. ... The kuna was therefore portrayed for virtually a century and a half on the banovac, the most representative money in Croatia's past.

The money was of good quality and reputable. It was even copied in eastern Srijem and Hungary and even in Transylvania where the currency was called banales... The fact is that the word banica in folk tradition survived to this day, that is, over seven centuries after the withdrawal of the banovac. It would truly be unusual that the focal characteristic of an individual such currency does not find its reflection in the informal title of the same coin. The 1,000 dinar note issued Underlined by the National Bank of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes on 30 November 1920 portraying St. George as he is killing the dragon was in circulation for some ten years only however, the Slovenes still unofficially refer to any 1,000 dinar note as "Georgie", and even now to the 1,000 tolar note. The existence of, for now, unrecorded medieval Croatian reference to the banovac with the word kuna is witnessed by the Latin names which preceded it. It is highly unlikely though, that the Latin names would have been original - this would be a very untypical example of learned nominations.

Sometimes there is talk that the portrayal of the kuna on the banovac was taken from the renown Slavonian coat of arms where the central figure is the kuna in flight between two rivers. In fact the opposite is just the case - Klaić notes (according to Kukuljević's edition), the Charter proclaimed by King Vladislav Jagelović II, ordained Slavonia (the then Slavonia and not today's), with the coat of arms in 1496 - which is more than a century after the disappearance of the banovac... That means that once it had been forgotten that the kuna portrayed on the banovac originated from the initial payment system of kuna pelts, with time, it was believed that the kuna portrayed on the banovac was a form of state symbol and this belief continued on even after the banovac no longer existed. It is necessary to mention just one more thing, that this same coat of arms was in ancient times occasionally used not only as the historical coat of arms of Slavonia but also as that of the entire Croatian kingdom... ...

The history of the Croatian kuna from its use as a method of payment in kind through to its abstract use of accountable money and on to its proper use as a currency unit was never an exception, i.e. an isolated example of its development. In many places the development of its currency began in just this way, where firstly payment was made "in kind" with pieces of metal (gold, silver and other metals), with measured weight. At the next level, they are founded (later forged) plates with certain figures or symbols which guaranteed the weight of the coin. As such the oldest Roman aes rude a quite heavy rectangle bronze plate portraying an ox (treasure!). The weight measurement often becomes the title of the currency unit and when the appropriate money is no longer forged, that title remains as an accountable abstract unit to determine the relationship between various levels of money. This traditional name then is often taken as the name of the modern monetary unit and paper and forged coins then carry this name... ... It can safely be said that the kuna as the name of a monetary unit is justified in many ways in Croatian monetary and fiscal tradition during one thousand years.

The kuna as a complex occurrence has nothing its equal in Croatian economic history while in recent centuries the kuna as a figure or name did not have any role outside Croatia with regard to money events. This then is something historically specific to Croatia and is worthy of respect. For this reason, the kuna as the name of Croatia's currency is itself imposed upon us. The only other specifically Croatian historical names for our currency could be the banovac/banica, coin or conditionally Jelačić's križar (but even this is a translation from the German Kreuzer, Kreutzer). However, the term coin, also has several meanings and can refer to any diminutive coin and surely one must admit that the terms banovac/banica and križar aren't exactly the best solutions for a modern republic on the verge of the XXIst century. Apart from that, all these terms are a lot more difficult to pronounce than the kuna which is so much simpler especially with regard to tourists and the outside world who would probably mispronounce the other terms and refer to them as the banovak/banika.

The term kuna is not tied exclusively to medieval times nor to the Banovina period or the Second World War. In fact, it ties several eras while historically it is neutral yet characteristic and representative of Croatia. As such the question posed at the end of this introduction can now be answered documentatively and argumentatively. Firstly, the term is well founded on Croatian tradition and then the regime during World War II just drew it out of tradition just as it inherited the National Anthem or the traditional tri-colours and coat of arms which then served as the basis for the new state flag and coat of arms. These are the facts. In memory of the conversion of Croatian dinars released by the Croatian Finance Ministry and the kuna and lipa released by the Croatian National Bank, a gold trade coin is being prepared for release. Its head will portray Ruđer Bošković as created by Zlatko Jakuš on all the currency denominations of the Croatian dinar along with the title "The Croatian Dinar 1991 - 1994".

Bošković was a multi-faceted great - a mathematician, astronomer, physician, philosopher, theologist, diplomat and poet but never particularly bothered himself with finances but now with his figure on this Croatian money he will always be tied to Croatian finances. The Croatian National Bank is to release a gold trade coin in keeping with traditional international standards (diameter of 20 mm, weight 3.40 g of 0.986 carat gold), its head will carry the title "1 dukat". The gold coin was fashioned by Kuzma Kovačić... Simon Calder's Holiday Helpdesk: What currency should I take to Croatia? | The Independent Simon Calder's Holiday Helpdesk: What currency should I take to Croatia? Thursday 8 August 2013 23:01 BST Click to follow The Independent Travel Q I am off to Croatia in a few days and wonder whether, for spending in restaurants and shops, I should take euros or kuna with me bearing in mind Croatia have recently joined the euro. I am taking euros to pay for accommodation but have heard that most shops etc would rather accept kuna. Can you advise please?

Maria Kernott, Colchester A Maria, it's a common misapprehension that when a nation joins the EU it immediately adopts the euro - with the notable exception of Britain. Croatia joined the EU last month. In fact, while there is a general assumption that most countries will sign up eventually, Croatia remains firmly committed to the currency it has had since the break-up of Yugoslavia: the kuna. Similarly, Denmark, Sweden and the Czech Republic retain their respective versions of the crown. True, some hotels in Croatia and other non-euro nations quote rates in the single currency, and you can if you wish pay in euros. But every other trader is likely to want only local currency. So take sterling cash to change in Croatia (you'll get a better rate there than you will in the UK). Click HERE to email Simon. You can also tweet him your questions @SimonCalder Currency in Croatia Currency in Croatia 1046 The unit of currency in Croatia is the Croatian kuna, which was introduced to the newly independent country in 1994, replacing the Yugoslav dinar at a rate of 1 kuna for 1000 dinar.

Kuna literally means 'marten', a throwback to earlier times when the currency of the region was animal skins and marten pelts were considered valuable. One kuna is sub-divided into 100 lipa (which means linden tree). Tell your friends Tweet The unit of currency in Croatia is the Croatian kuna, which was introduced to the newly independent country in 1994, replacing the Yugoslav dinar at a rate of 1 kuna for 1000 dinar. Kuna literally means 'marten', a throwback to earlier times when the currency of the region was animal skins and marten pelts were considered valuable. One kuna is sub-divided into 100 lipa (which means linden tree). Foreign Currency Exchange and Buying Kuna Planning a holiday to Croatia requires some currency management. Kuna can be purchased in foreign banks and at selected bureau de change prior to travel, but the exchange rates tend to be worse than those available on arrival in Croatia. Croatian banks dispense kuna to foreign cards from their cash machines, but a slightly better rate is sometimes obtainable by buying the currency over the counter with a card.

Cash withdrawal per ATM transaction vary from bank to bank, but are in the region of 1,600 - 2,000 kuna. Dollars, Euro and Pound sterling are all widely accepted in the banks for cash exchange. The most common foreign currency in use in Croatia is the Euro, which can be used instead of the local currency in many cases, especially in the tourist areas on the coast, where bars, restaurants and even supermarkets will accept Euro on request. The exchange rate tends to be slightly lower, however, with 1 euro converted at 7 kuna, whereas the normal exchange rate fluctuates between 7.1 and 7.5. Using Kuna Outside Croatia Although the Croatian kuna is not a 'hard' currency as such, it is widely accepted in Western Bosnia, in the ethnically Croat region of Herzegovina. This includes the coastal town of Neum, through which travellers from Split to Dubrovnik must pass - with prices lower in Bosnia, Neum is a good place to stock up on supplies. The generally accepted exchange rate is 4 kuna to the Bosnian Mark, about 10% higher than the rate in the bank.

Croatian Kuna Exchange Rates The kuna is closely aligned to the euro and the exchange rate between the two currencies rarely moves more than 3% from 7.3 kuna to the euro. The weakening of the pound is reflected in a 2002 exchange rate of 11.5 kuna dipping to below 8 kuna in 2010. It is currently around 8.5. The US dollar fluctuates between 5 and 6 kuna to the dollar. Croatian Coins and Banknotes Croatian coins coming in the following denominations - 5, 2 and 1 kuna, and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 lipa. A mildly interesting curiosity about Croatian coins is that those minted in odd years are named after plants and animals in Croatian, whereas those in even years are named in Latin.

Bank notes reflect glorious characters of Croatian history, with towns of Croatia on the back (in brackets below): 1000 kuna Ante Starcevic (Statue of King Tomislav and Zagreb Cathedral) 500 kuna Marko Marulic (Diocletian's Palace in Split) 200 kuna Stjepan Radic (The army buiding in Tvrdja, Osijek) 100 kuna Ban Ivan MaпїЅuranic (St. Vitus Cathedral in Rijeka) 50 kuna Ivan Gundulic (Old City of Dubrovnik) 20 kuna Ban Josip Jelacic (Eltz Manor in Vukovar) 10 kuna Bishop Juraj Dobrila (Pula Arena and Town Plan of Motovun) 5 kuna Fran Krsto Frankopan and Petar Zrinski (Old Town Fort in VaraпїЅdin) ... Subscribe to our newsletter and stay up to date with the latest news and deals! Subscribe

Question: What is the money currency of the country of Croatia ?
Answer: KUNA