Croatian football legends on new crypto stamp

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ZAGREB, 13 November 2025 – Hrvatska Pošta (Croatian Post) has released its seventh Croatian crypto stamp, this time celebrating five of the nation’s greatest football legends – Bernard Vukas, Dražan Jerković, Zlatko Kranjčar, Davor Šuker and Luka Modrić.

The new edition was created in collaboration with the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) and developed alongside tech companies BitX and Marrow Labs.

The crypto stamp continues Hrvatska Pošta’s innovative blend of philately and blockchain, merging traditional collecting with digital innovation.

Last year’s edition featured the beloved Croatian literary character Šegrt Hlapić, while this year’s focus shifts to five heroes who have defined generations of Croatian football.

The commemorative block is valued at €7.80, with design by Zagreb-based creatives Ivana Vučić and Tomislav-Jurica Kaćunić.

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As with previous issues, each digital version is divided into exclusive categories, reflecting both rarity and prestige.

The digital stamps are available in limited quantities: Luka Modrić (2,000), Davor Šuker (3,000), Zlatko Kranjčar (4,000), Dražan Jerković (5,000), and Bernard Vukas (6,000), totalling 20,000 pieces.

Collectors can purchase the stamp both in post offices and online via epostshop.hr or kripto.posta.hr, with cryptocurrency payment options available.

The physical stamp can be used for postage, while the digital counterpart can be stored securely in a crypto wallet.

The accompanying leaflet, written by Sportske novosti football editor Damir Dobrinić, celebrates the five players’ enduring legacies.

Five Croatian Football Icons

Bernard Vukas (Photo: Croatian Post)

Bernard Vukas, born in Zagreb in 1927, earned legendary status at Hajduk Split and is regarded as one of Croatia’s finest players of all time. Twice an Olympic silver medallist with Yugoslavia (London 1948 and Helsinki 1952), he was named Yugoslavia’s Sportsman of the Year in 1955 – a testament to his brilliance beyond football. Known affectionately as Bajdo, Vukas passed away in 1983 aged just 55.

Dražan Jerković (Photo: Croatian Post)

Dražan Jerković (Šibenik, 1936–2008) took the reverse route, moving from Dalmatia to Zagreb, where he became a prolific striker for Dinamo Zagreb. A top scorer at the 1962 World Cup in Chile, he later became Croatia’s first national team coach after independence in 1990.

Zlatko Kranjčar (Photo: Croatian Post)

Zlatko Kranjčar, born in Zagreb in 1956, captained Croatia in that historic first match against the USA in 1990. The Dinamo and Rapid Vienna legend also managed the Croatian national side between 2004 and 2006. Fondly remembered as “Cico”, Kranjčar passed away in 2021.

Davor Šuker (Photo: Croatian Post)

Davor Šuker, born in Osijek in 1968, remains Croatia’s most lethal striker. His six goals at the 1998 World Cup earned him the Golden Boot as Croatia secured third place in France. A former Real Madrid star and later president of the Croatian Football Federation, Šuker’s name is synonymous with Croatia’s golden football era.

Luka Modrić (Photo: Croatian Post)

Luka Modrić, born in Zadar in 1985, is the modern face of Croatian football greatness. Developed by Dinamo Zagreb and long-time leader of Real Madrid, Modrić is Croatia’s most decorated player, with 28 major trophies and the 2018 Ballon d’Or. As captain, he led Croatia to World Cup silver in 2018 and bronze in 2022, cementing his place among the game’s all-time greats.

(Photo: Croatian Post)