This week marks the 100th anniversary of Czechoslovak Radio, the country’s public broadcaster. To commemorate the occasion, the Czech National Bank has issued a special CZK 200 silver coin featuring pictures of a radio microphone, transmission masts and the historic broadcasting facility in Kbely. The other side of the coin shows the tent from which the first broadcast was made and the logo of Czechoslovak Radio.
The design is the work of academic sculptor Marie Šeborová, and a total of 30,000 of these coins are being issued by the country’s central bank. These are divided into two categories – 11,242 pieces are of a cheaper variant, while the majority is of higher quality distinguished by a highly polished coin field and frosted relief.
Czech Radio itself has also prepared a variety of events and shows commemorating the anniversary this year, while the Czech Post has issued special stamps marking the occasion. The coin is a unique opportunity for fans and collectors to get hold of a permanent piece of memory marking this important occasion.