5 euro Slovakia 2025 - Huchen Danubian

The commemorative Slovak €5 coin from the Fauna and Flora in Slovakia series is dedicated to the Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), regarded as the queen of Slovak waters. This rare species lives in clean mountain and foothill rivers, where it is a symbol of a healthy aquatic ecosystem. The coin’s motif highlights the importance of protecting the Danube salmon and the natural environment essential to its survival.

The coin is struck from base-metal alloys and issued in the official NBS version as part of the popular natural-history series.