100 Konvertibilnih Maraka
Bosnia & Herzegovina · Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina
First issued July 27, 1998, this 100 KM Federation note honors Nikola Šop, a prominent Yugoslav-era Bosnian Croat poet whose work shaped the region's literary landscape. The choice to feature the Zgošća Stećak on the reverse—an iconic medieval monumental stone—underscores Bosnia's continuous cultural identity spanning centuries. The 2012 series enhanced security with the Motion™ windowed security thread (4mm) featuring a quill that moves when tilted, creating an anti-counterfeiting visual effect. The denomination number employs optically variable ink that shifts between dark brown and greenish-gold hues depending on viewing angle. Watermark and microprinting provide additional authentication layers.
Highlights
ReasonHonors Nikola Šop, celebrated Croatian-Bosnian poet; celebrates medieval Bosnian heritage through Stećak imagery.
DesignObverse: Portrait of Nikola Šop, dark brown coloration on yellow underprint. Reverse: Zgošća Stećak medieval monumental tombstone.
Security featuresMotion™ windowed security thread with moving quill, optically variable ink on denomination, watermark, microprinting
