5 euro Slovakia 2024 – Capercaillie

The obverse depicts a male Western Capercaillie in a heathland, with a female of the species in the lower right corner of the image. In the background are coniferous trees and a split tree trunk. On the right side of the design, below the denomination, is the coat of arms of Slovakia. The reverse side is dominated by the image of a male wood grouse sitting on a branch. The Slovak species name “HLUCHÁŇ HÔRNY” is written along the bottom edge of the drawing, and the scientific name “TETRAO UROGALLUS” is written along the top left edge. To the right of the capercaillie is the top of a pine branch with a pine cone, next to which are the stylized letters “TL”, referring to the coin’s designer, Tomas Lamač.

Denomination: 5 euro
Weight: 19.1g
Diameter: 34mm
Alloy: brass
Issue limit: 50.000