50 Litų – Lithuania
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: European Cultural Heritage
Lithuania
Context
Year: 2008
Issuer: Lithuania 
Issuing organization: Bank of Lithuania
Period:
(1918—1940)
Currency:
(1993—2014)
Demonetization: 1 January 2015
Total mintage: 10,000
Material
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Weight: 28.28 g
Silver weight: 26.16 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 92.5% Silver
Magnetic: No
Techniques: Latent image, Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard153
Numista: #28882
Value
Exchange value: 50 LTL
Bullion value: $74.00
Inflation-adjusted value: 97.51 LTL
Obverse
Description:
The coin's obverse highlights Lithuanian cross-crafting, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2001. It centers on the Vytis symbol, encircled by LIETUVA, the year 2008, and the 50 litas denomination.
Inscription:
LIETUVA 2008
50 LITŲ
LMK
50 LITŲ
LMK
Translation:
Lithuania 2008
50 Litas
LMK
50 Litas
LMK
Script: Latin
Language: Lithuanian
Engraver: Rytas Jonas Belevičius
Reverse
Description:
The reverse depicts Lithuanian cross-crafting, recognized by UNESCO in 2001. The center features a latent image combining the euro symbol, an EU star, and a cross-crafting symbol, surrounded by the inscriptions "KRYŽDIRBYSTĖ IR KRYŽIŲ SIMBOLIKA" and "UNESCO."
Inscription:
KRYŽDIRBYSTÉ IR KRYŽIU SIMBOLIKA
· UNESCO ·
· UNESCO ·
Translation:
Cross crafting and cross symbolism
· UNESCO ·
· UNESCO ·
Script: Latin
Language: Lithuanian
Engraver: Rytas Jonas Belevičius
Edge
Categories
| Organization> UNESCO |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Lithuanian Mint | (LMK) |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | LMK | 10,000 | Proof |
⭐ Rare