Czech silver coins :

The entry of the Czech Republic to the European Union
The Two Hundred Koruna coin is struck from an alloy, containing 900 parts of silver, 100 parts of copper and is issued in two versions: normal and proof, which differ in surface finish and a frieze with international codes of states admitted on the smooth side. In the proof coins, the field of the coin is highly polished and the relief is matted; there are stars between individual states’ codes; in coins of normal quality, the states’ codes are separated by tilted squares. The coin measures 31 mm, weighs 13 g and is 2,3 mm thick. The author of the coin’s face is Mr. Josef Oplištil, and the author of the reverse design is Mr. Jakub Vlček. The face of the two hundred koruna’s coin has a composition of heraldic animals from the Czech Republic’s Coat of Arms and the coin’s face value designation "200 Kč". Besides the composition of the heraldic animal symbols and the coin’s nominal value, there is also the state’s name, together with 12 five-pointed stars, symbolizing the European Union. The coin mint’s hallmark and the side author’s initials supplement the depiction and headings. The reverse of the coin has stylized symbols on four lines, which are characteristic for the present member states of the European Union; there is an open space between them, symbolizing the Union’s openness to other states. The edge of the two hundred koruna’s coin has text “the entry of the Czech Republic to the European Union,” and a date "1. 5. 2004" together with the author’s initials.

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Skiers Union Centennial
The 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Skiers? Union in the Kingdom of Bohemia is commemorated on this 200 Kc coin from the Czech Mint. The coin's reverse features a portrait of Josef Rossler-Orovsky, a prominent Czech sports official and co-founder and General Secretary of the Czech Olympic Committee. His years of life, "1869 to 1933", are inscribed to either side. The obverse features a depiction of a skier using the gear that was common in the early 20th century. The 100 years of the Skiers' Union, "1903 to 2003", are inscribed to the left.

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250th Ann. Lightning Conductor
The 250th anniversary of Prokop Divis' construction of the lightning conductor, also known as the lightning rod, is commemorated on this silver proof coin from the Czech Mint. Divis, a prominent Czech theologian and scientist, spent his early years dedicated to the study of philosophy and theology. From 1729 to 1735, he taught philosophical subjects at the same school in which he took his monastic vows, the Louka Monastery near Znojmo. Approximately 20 years prior to his passing on December 25th, 1765, Divis turned his attention to studies of hydro-electric equipment and then the construction of musical instruments. Both ultimately led him to his research in electricity and the construction of his first lightning rod in 1754. The reverse of the coin shows a close-up portrait of Prokop Divis, around which is inscribed "BLESKOSVOD PROKOPA DIVISE 1754-2004". The obverse shows the famouse upper portion of Divis' lightning conductor, a replica of which stands today at the Prokop Divis Memorial at Znojmo-Primetice. Along with several electrical notations, the obverse bears the inscriptions "CESKA REPUBLIKA" and the denomination, "200 Kc". Each proof coin is encapsulated and is presented in a hard-covered display case. Accompanying the coin is a certificate showing all of the coin's technical specifications.

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150th Ann. Birth of Leos Janacek
The 150th anniversary of the birth of Czech composer Leos Janacek is commemorated on this silver proof coin. Well-renowned for his instrumental compositions, Janacek also developed into one of the most respected opera composers of the 20th century. The coin's reverse features a close-up portrait of Janacek with his familiar wavy hair and mustache. Inscribed around this are "1854- 2004 LEOS JANACEK". The obverse shows the national emblem of the Czech Republic, below which are two staffs of music. "CESKA REPUBLIKA 200 Kc" is inscribed around the perimeter.

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400th Ann of Jakub Krcin of Jelcany
 The 400th anniversary of the death of Jakub Krcin of Jecany and Sedlcany is commemorated on this silver proof coin from the Czech Mint. Krcin gained fame as a pisciculturist, building the unique South Bohemian system of ponds and canals. The coin's reverse shows two figures in a boat navigating one of Krcin's canals. Above them is inscribed "JAKUB KRCIN Z JELCAN A SEDLCAN 1604-2004". Both the the design is reflected perfectly in the lower half of the coin. The obverse features an emblem of the fauna that are found in the South Bohemian region. Above is inscribed "CESKA REPUBLIKA" and below is the denomination, "200 Kc". As with the reverse, the design is reflected in the lower half of the coin.

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The 100th anniversary of the production launch of the first automobile in Mlada Boleslav 
is commemorated on this silver proof coin from the Czech National Bank. The coin's reverse features the early 1900's Type A automobile around which is inscribed FIRST AUTOMOBILE L&K IN MLADA BOLESLAV in Czech and 1905-2005. The obverse features the L&K logo (Vaclac Laurin and Vaclav Klement), a company that has now evolved into Skoda. Above is inscribed CZECH REPUBLIC in Czech and below is the denomination 200 Kc.

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Source: The Czech National Bank – financial and payments department.