The stormy life of Karel Havlíček Borovský is commemorated by a kilogram silver coin of the Czech Mint, which is being issued on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of his birth. 

The writer, poet and journalist, who became the founder of Czech political journalism, did not spare criticism, parody and satire in his work. No one could be sure before the nimble tongue and sharp pen of Karel Havlíček Borovský. The nation loved its patriotic awakener, but the authorities could not stand him. Therefore, the intrepid author of offensive articles stood trial twice. Although he was acquitted on the basis of his own brilliant defence, as an incorrigible rebel he was sent into exile in the Tyrolean town of Brixen, which was arranged by the despotic minister Bach himself. Havlíček's brave struggle against Austrian absolutism, which resulted in exile, became a symbol of the desire for freedom and the fight against oppression. The author of more than two thousand literary works died at the age of only 34. It is paradoxical that a man who, by means of logical arguments, tried to free reality from dogmas, myths and illusions, was soon declared a martyr and became an immortal legend. 

The author of the majestic coin is the academic sculptor Majka Wichnerová. The reverse side was entirely dedicated to the charismatic portrait of Karel Havlíček Borovský, which was surrounded by the journalist's name and the years of his life 1821-1856. The obverse side presents the title page of the National Newspaper, a quill, a calamari, a Czech lion and Tyrolean mountains - symbols that characterise Havlíček - his work, patriotism and exile. As the coins of the Czech Mint are issued with the license of a foreign issuer, which is the island of Niue, the obverse side still bears its necessary elements - the name and portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, the nominal value of 80 DOLLARS (NZD) and the year of issue 2021. 

The coin is stored in a luxurious wooden case and is accompanied by a special numbered certificate of authenticity.