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Charles Bridge & Bohemian Lion 5 Korun Czech Republic Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry & Craft Making (Czech Lion) (Double-tailed Lion) Reverse: Charles Bridge, which crosses Vltava river in Prague, A Linden leaf, & denomination in a large font Lettering: 5 Kč Translation: 5 CZK Obverse: Bohemian Lion (also called Czech Lion), state name 'ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA', & year of issue & mintmark below Lettering: ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA Translation: Czech Republic Features IssuerCzech Republic PeriodRepublic (1993-date) TypeStandard circulation coin Years1993-2021 Value5 Korun 5 CZK = USD 0.23 CurrencyKoruna (1993-date) CompositionNickel plated steel Weight4.80 g Diameter23.00 mm Thickness1.85 mm ShapeRound TechniqueMilled OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑ NumberN# 2149 ReferencesKM# 8, Schön# 177 Wikipedia: Charles Bridge is a medieval stone arch bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, & finished in the early 15th century. The bridge replaced the old Judith Bridge built 1158-1172 that had been badly damaged by a flood in 1342. This new bridge was originally called Stone Bridge (Kamenný most) or Prague Bridge (Pražský most), but has been referred to as "Charles Bridge" since 1870. As the only means of crossing the river Vltava until 1841, Charles Bridge was the most important connection between Prague Castle & the city's Old Town & adjacent areas. This land connection made Prague important as a trade route between Eastern & Western Europe. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the bridge is 516 metres (1,693 ft) long & nearly 10 metres (33 ft) wide. Following the example of the Stone Bridge in Regensburg, it was built as a bow bridge with 16 arches shielded by ice guards. It is protected by three bridge towers, two on the Lesser Quarter side (including the Malá Strana Bridge Tower) & one on the Old Town side, the Old Town Bridge Tower. The bridge is decorated by a continuous alley of 30 statues & statuaries, most of them baroque-style, originally erected around 1700, but now all have been replaced by replicas. The bridge is currently undergoing a twenty-year process of structural inspections, restoration, & repairs. The process started in late 2019, & is expected to cost 45-60 million CZK (USD 1.9-2.6 million). On the Bohemian Lion (or Czech Lion): https://second.wiki/wiki/bc3b6hmischer_lc3b6we The particular difference to the other lions in heraldry is its double-tailed shape, which is otherwise not common. in some coats of arms it is turned the other way around, that is, it is heraldically left facing. He is also known as the masked lion from the coat of arms of Ústí nad Labem . history The first state symbol of rule for Bohemia was not the lion, but the flame eagle of the Přemyslids , later called the Wenceslas eagle . It can already be found on coins from the time of Prince Bedřich in the 12th century. The Dalimil Chronicle connects the heraldic lion with the
