The National Bank of Slovakia is preparing to issue a silver collector's coin with a nominal value of 20 euros, which will be released on September 23, 2025. This collector's coin Danube Floodplains is part of a series dedicated to the natural beauties of Slovakia and also represents one of the most valuable areas of our country – CHKO Danube Floodplains.
A unique Slovak euro coin pays tribute to the river, forests, and wetlands
In the art competition announced by the National Bank of Slovakia, the design by academic sculptor Peter Valach won. His design best captured the natural character of the Danube floodplains, which are known especially for their diverse fauna and flora.
This Slovak silver euro coin 20 euros depicts on the obverse:
- a beaver in its natural floodplain forest environment,
- and three fish typical for the Danube: the common catfish, common carp, and the great sturgeon,
- along with the inscription SLOVAKIA 2025 and the national emblem.
The reverse features an elegant grey heron, above which two kingfishers sit on branches – a motif that lends the coin visual delicacy and natural tranquility.
Danube Floodplains – a European jewel among protected areas
The Danube Floodplains Protected Landscape Area is part of the Natura 2000 network and is located in southwestern Slovakia. This area of floodplain forests and Danube branches is among the most significant biotopes in Europe, where many rare species of birds, fish, and mammals can be found.
Thanks to conservation efforts, species such as the beaver have returned to this area, while the kingfisher has become a symbol of the fragility and beauty of this land. These animals have found their place on the new silver collector's coin CHKO Danube Floodplains.
Half of 2025 is behind us, but the minting season is not over yet
The year 2025 has already passed its halfway point, but new Slovak collector's coins continue to bring surprises. Silver in the form of the Danube Floodplains coin is one of the most anticipated issues of this year – and rightly so. It combines artistic design with nature conservation and will appeal not only to numismatists but also to all lovers of Slovakia. This collector's piece will soon be brought to you by our numis shop nunofi.sk. But until the time of this issue comes, check out our offer of silver coins that will surely appeal to you.