Tito gold coin
This is Tito gold coin, of the former Yugoslavia.
The “Tito Gold Coin” commemorates Josip Broz Tito (1892-1980), who was a prominent figure in 20th century European history, serving as the leader of Yugoslavia from its formation after World War II until his death. He is often remembered for being one of the key figures behind nonalignment movement during Cold War era and for maintaining peaceful relations with both Eastern Bloc countries (Soviet Union) and Western powers, including the United States.
Tito was born in a village near present-day Kumrovec, then part of Austria-Hungary to a Croat father and Slovene mother. He joined various socialist organizations early on before becoming involved with communism while still in his teens. His political career began during World War I when he fought against the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which led him being imprisoned multiple times for his activities.
As a leader of Yugoslavia from 1945 until his death nearly four decades later, Tito managed to keep balance between different ethnic groups within the country and maintain neutrality in international politics during Cold War - thus earning him respect globally despite ideological differences with Western democracies.
The gold coins featuring Tito were produced by Jugopeska, the state-owned company responsible for producing all official banknotes and coinage in Yugoslavia during his reign. These commemorative pieces often celebrated important historical milestones or figures relevant to Yugoslavian identity.