Gold coin featuring South Bohemian town of Tábor concludes CNB’s ten-part cycle
The South Bohemian town of Tábor now has its own coin. Made from pure gold, it is adorned with motifs that capture the unique character of the town’s architecture. This CZK 5,000 coin concludes the Czech National Bank’s popular cycle dedicated to ten municipal heritage sites in the Czech Republic.
Since 2021, the CNB has issued ten gold coins showcasing towns across the country distinguished by their preserved historical centres. “The municipal heritage sites reflect the era of their origin and simultaneously illustrate the economic and cultural development of our country. I wish all these towns continued growth and the ability to offer their residents the best possible conditions for work and a fulfilling life,” said CNB Governor Aleš Michl.
The CNB’s coins are of great artistic merit. “We ensure that they are produced using traditional techniques, with a high degree of manual craftsmanship and a deep attention to detail,” emphasised CNB Bank Board member Karina Kubelková. “The Tábor-themed coin features many intricate elements, and rendering them in gold posed a true challenge for the medallists and engravers. The result confirms that the Czech school of coin-making stands at the highest artistic and technical level,” she added.
The coin’s design emerged from an artistic competition involving twelve artists. The winning design was created by Tereza Vlčková and Josef Oplištil. The coin presents a collage of landmarks highlighting the unique architecture of the town, founded by the Hussites in the early 15th century. The obverse side depicts parts of Ctibor House and Škoch House with original craft details. The reverse features the Old Town Hall and two burgher houses. The two sides are unified by a background motif of sgraffito plasterwork and the initial “T”.
The CNB is issuing a total of 9,800 coins, of which 2,900 are in normal quality and 6,900 in proof quality with a polished field and a matt relief. Each coin weighs 15.55 g, has a diameter of 28 mm and a fineness of 999.9. The coins were minted for the CNB by the Czech Mint in Jablonec nad Nisou. The sale price exceeds the denomination of CZK 5,000, reflecting the current price of gold and production costs. The coins are available for purchase from 21 October through the CNB’s contractual partners (in Czech only).
The CNB has previously immortalised in gold the landmarks of Cheb, Jihlava, Mikulov, Litoměřice, Kroměříž, Hradec Králové, Olomouc, Moravská Třebová and Štramberk. The coin featuring the South Bohemian town of Tábor completes the Municipal Heritage Sites cycle.
Tábor municipal heritage site
Tábor municipal heritage site is one of the most valuable historical ensembles in the Czech Republic, thanks to its exceptionally well-preserved core. The site contains 275 monuments registered by the state. The town was founded in 1420 by the Hussites with the vision of creating an impregnable fortress. This original defensive character can still be seen today in the surviving sections of the fortification system and the narrow, winding streets. The town’s unique character is further enhanced by a network of underground passageways. Among the most significant monuments are the Old Town Hall, burgher houses with sgraffito decoration, Kotnov Castle and the Bechyně Gate, as well as parts of the original town fortifications. Tábor has held the status of a municipal heritage site since 1961.
Petra Vlčková
CNB Spokesperson
