Czechoslovakia 500 korun Painter Josef Lada Art silver coin 1987

The 1987 Czechoslovakia 500 korun silver commemorative coin honors the 100th anniversary of the birth of Josef Lada, one of the most beloved Czech painters, illustrators, and writers. Born in 1887, Lada became famous for his warm, expressive illustrations depicting village life, folklore, and fairy-tale scenes. His unmistakable artistic style, characterized by charming characters and idyllic rural landscapes, made him a defining figure of Czech visual culture.

The reverse of the coin beautifully captures the atmosphere of Lada’s artwork. A lively winter village scene unfolds across the design: children joyfully build a snowman in the foreground, while another child stands nearby holding a small object. Around them appear snow-covered houses with steep roofs, wooden fences, bare winter trees, and a winding village path. In the distance, a hill rises with a castle or church tower overlooking the settlement. The composition reflects Lada’s characteristic storytelling style, full of movement and charming everyday details. The inscription with his name appears below, accompanied by the commemorative dates “1887–1987.”

The obverse displays the coat of arms of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic with the heraldic shield bearing the double-tailed lion beneath a five-pointed star. The denomination “500 Kčs” appears beside the emblem, while the country name is written in stylized script across the lower field.

Struck in silver, this coin celebrates one of the most iconic artists of Central Europe and is a wonderful collectible for lovers of art, illustration, folklore, and Czechoslovak commemorative coinage.

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