2026-01-01
The Council of the Central Bank of Montenegro issued a decision on July 25, 2025, to release commemorative gold and silver coins in 2026 celebrating the 20th anniversary of the restoration of Montenegro's independence. The decree specifies the issuance of 100 gold coins (10 perpers, 8 grams) and 250 silver coins (1 perper, 17 grams), detailing their precise metallurgical fineness, dimensions, and design elements including the national folk dance 'oro' and the Coat of Arms. The decision mandates that the coins feature specific inscriptions and motifs on their obverse and reverse sides, with packaging and usage rules to be determined by a separate Council decision, entering into force eight days after publication in the Official Gazette.