The Central Bank of Montenegro has announced a public call for the design of a jubilee coin dedicated to the endemic plant Petrolamium crnojevicii

"The endemic plant, which grows only on the soil of Montenegro, is a symbol of our exceptional biodiversity value, while the Declaration on an Ecological State represents the guideline of modern Montenegro to base its social and economic development on the principles of sustainability, responsibility and permanent protection of natural resources," the Central Bank of Montenegro (CBCG) said in a statement.

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The Central Bank of Montenegro (CBCG) announced that it has published a Public Call for the design of a jubilee coin dedicated to the endemic plant Petrolamium crnojevicii and marking 35 years since the adoption of the Declaration on the Ecological State of Montenegro.

As stated in the press release, with this issue, the Central Bank of Montenegro wants to pay tribute to the natural wealth of our country and its permanent commitment to building development in accordance with the principles of environmental protection.

"The endemic plant, which grows only on the soil of Montenegro, is a symbol of our exceptional biodiversity value, while the Declaration on an Ecological State represents the guideline of modern Montenegro to base its social and economic development on the principles of sustainability, responsibility and permanent protection of natural resources," the statement emphasizes.

The Central Bank of Montenegro said that the commemorative coin will be a permanent reminder of the responsibility we bear towards nature, but also of the vision that positioned Montenegro as an ecological state 35 years ago.

"The Central Bank of Montenegro, through the tradition of issuing commemorative coins, fosters a culture of remembrance and affirms topics of particular importance for the state and society. This public call provides artists and designers with the opportunity to contribute with their creative solutions to the shaping of a numismatic edition that will represent a blend of art, nature and state identity," it states.

The statement added that prizes are planned for the best-rated conceptual solutions.

"... Namely: 1st place - 3.000 euros, 2nd place - 2.000 euros and 3rd place - 1.000 euros, and the deadline for submitting proposals is April 1, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. The public call with detailed conditions and technical specifications is available on the website of the Central Bank of Montenegro," it concludes.

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