5 Euros European Pond Turtle

Features

Issuer	Slovakia
Period	Republic (1993-date)
Type	Non-circulating coins
Year	2026
Value	5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.76
Currency	Euro (2009-date)
Composition	Brass (Copper 63%, Zinc 37%)
Weight	19.1 g
Diameter	34 mm
Thickness	2.9 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Coloured, Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Issued	17 March 2026
Number	N# 566071

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Commemorative issue

European Pond Turtle

Series: Fauna and Flora in Slovakia

Obverse

The obverse depicts a European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) in its natural habitat. The bottom of the field features a white water lily rendered in colour. Above the turtle is the Slovak coat of arms, and below it, in the lower right, is the year of issuance ‘2026’. The name of the issuing country ‘SLOVENSKO’ is inscribed along the upper left edge.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SLOVENSKO
2026

Designer: Karol Ličko

Reverse

The reverse design consists of two European pond turtles swimming in water. To their left are the coin’s denomination ‘5’ and currency ‘EURO’, one above the other. The inscription ‘KORYTNAČKA MOČIARNA’, the Slovak name of the European pond turtle, runs along the edge of the field from the upper left to the lower right, while the scientific name ‘EMYS ORBICULARIS’ is inscribed along the lower left edge. On the right side, among the bubbles between the turtles’ heads, are the stylised initials ‘KL’ of the coin’s designer, Karol Ličko, and the mint mark of the Kremnica Mint (Mincovňa Kremnica), consisting of the letters ‘MK’ between two dies.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KORYTNAČKA MOČIARNA
EMYS ORBICULARIS
5 EURO
KL

Designer: Karol Ličko

Edge

Milled

Mint

(MK)	Kremnica, Slovakia (1328-date)

Comments

The European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) is an aquatic turtle species. Native to Slovakia, the pond turtle was once widespread throughout the south of the country, but today its strongest populations are found in the Eastern Slovak Lowland and the Danubian Lowland. It is a protected reptile species that can live for more than 100 years. The pond turtle inhabits still or slowly flowing waters with muddy bottoms and rich vegetation, such as oxbow lakes, canals, ponds, lakes, and marshes. It is an excellent swimmer and diver and often basks in the sun on banks, tree trunks, or stones. Sandy areas are essential for egg laying. After overwintering, the hatchlings dig their way out and move to the water. Adults hibernate underwater, buried in mud. The pond turtle’s diet consists mainly of aquatic invertebrates, but it also feeds on frogs, tadpoles, fish, algae, and plants. Appropriate measures to support its conservation include the restoration of wetlands and nesting sites in their surroundings, as well as preventing the release of non-native invasive turtle species into the wild.

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Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
2026 MK			55 000							$ 8.40

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