The collectors coin — 50 litas — issued into circulation by the Bank of Lithuania to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Baltic Way depict a tree that is symbolic of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia joining together in a living chain in the Baltic Way. The leaves of the tree are in the colours of the flags of the three Baltic nations. On the reverse of both coins is a map, in the graphic elements of which for the first time the colours of the Republic of Lithuania’s tricolour flag are encoded in heraldic symbols.
The obverse of the coins features the Vytis, stylised coat of arms of the State of Lithuania in the centre; the inscription LIETUVA (LITHUANIA) is placed at the top; the denomination 50 LITŲ (50 litas) and the year of issue 2014 are placed at the bottom. The mintmark of the Mint is impressed on the obverse of the coins.
On the reverse of the coins — a composition of geographical images of the three Baltic States, with an artistic depiction of a road connecting them; the inscription BALTIJOS KELIAS 25 (BALTIC WAY 25) is on the left. The mark of the designer is impressed on the reverse.
The edge of the coin bears the inscription EESTI LATVIJA LIETUVA (ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA).
Сountry: | Lithuania |
Data of issue: | August, 2014 |
Face value: | 50 Litas |
Metal: | Silver .925 |
Weight: | 28,28 g |
Diameter: | 38,61 mm |
Quality: | Proof |
Mintage: | 4,000 pcs |
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