A familiar image of the new casual coins: one of them will have Muca Copatarica

RTV Slovenija (MMC)State / PublicCenteryesterday

The Central Bank of Slovenia announced that it will issue commemorative coins in 2027, marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of illustrator Ančka Gošnik Godec and the 80th anniversary of the inclusion of Istria into the motherland. The design for the coin featuring the character Moca Copatarica was selected by a committee after receiving 29 submissions. The winning design, created by Daniela and Tomaz Podboj, portrays Moca Copatarica as a friendly yet fragile figure, capturing both childlike playfulness and mature relaxation. The coin’s design emphasizes balance and clarity, with text positioned on the right side to highlight the strength of this character. Additionally, the coin commemorating the 80th anniversary of Istria's unification with the motherland features designs based on slogans used during the work of the observation commissions, with typography playing a central role in creating a dynamic composition.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced report on the selection process for commemorative coins, focusing on artistic and historical significance rather than political ideology. It provides objective descriptions of the design choices and their cultural context without overtly favoring any particular group,

Maribor24IndependentCenteryesterday

The Central Bank of Slovenia announced a public competition for designing commemorative coins to be issued in 2027. The competition received 29 entries for a coin commemorating illustrator Ančka Gošnik Godec's 100th birthday and 21 entries for collector coins marking the 80th anniversary of the Primorska region's connection to its motherland. A committee comprising the Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance selected winners, awarding cash prizes to artists whose designs were chosen. The winning design for the commemorative coin features a positive depiction of Muco Copatarico, reflecting the playful and mature style characteristic of Godec's work. For the collector coins, the winning entry incorporated historical slogans associated with the Primorska region during the period of the viewing commissions, with typography and lettering forming a dynamic composition representing the western border of Slovenia.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual report on a public competition organized by the Central Bank of Slovenia and the Ministry of Finance. It describes the selection process, awarded amounts, and the artistic elements of the winning designs without expressing any ideological stance. While the subject has

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The Slovenian National Bank (Banka Slovenije) has selected the winning design for commemorative coins to be issued in 2027. The first coin marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of illustrator Ančka Gošnik Godec, featuring her beloved character Muca Copatarica. The second series, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the annexation of Istria to Slovenia, will feature typographic designs based on historical slogans. The bank announced a public anonymous competition for these designs, which closed on May 18, 2026, receiving 29 entries for the first coin and 21 for the second. A committee comprising the Slovenian National Bank and the Ministry of Finance evaluated the submissions. The top prize for the first coin went to a design by Daniela and Tomaž Podboj, depicting Muca Copatarica as a positive, relaxed figure reflecting Gošnik Godec’s artistic style. Other awards were given to designs featuring a mythical bird and apple, and a portrait of Gošnik Godec. For the second series, the top award was given to a design by Elvis Jerkič highlighting historical slogans related to the annexation of Istria.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual report on the selection process and outcomes of a national commemorative coin design competition. While the subject involves cultural and historical themes, there is no overt political leaning in the framing or emphasis. The focus remains on the artistic and historical