© Lietuvos Bankas
© Lietuvos Bankas
1½ Euro Zuikis Puikis
2022 year| Copper-nickel | 11.1 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 1.5 Euro 1.50 EUR = USD 1.65 |
| Currency | Euro (2015-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.1 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#332685 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
The reverse of the coin depicts Zuikis Puikis, the main hero of the fairy tale written by the poet Eduardas Mieželaitis, having fun on his way to school and skittering on a path which finally leads to the number 2. The impression is enhanced by his friends, forest animals, which are telling the story of this fairy tale. The right side features the name of the fairy tale “Zuikis Puikis”, while the composition also has a gaming element: hidden alphabet letters that need to be found.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZUIKIS PUIKIS
S F H R M K Z U B C D
2
Designer: Eglė Ratkutė-Žemaitė
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Https://monetos.lb.lt/uploads/documents/files/lankstinukai%20EN/ZuikisPuikis_EN.pdfInteresting fact
The Zuikis Puikis 1½ Euro coin from Lithuania features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a traditional Lithuanian folk instrument called the "kanklės," which is a type of stringed instrument that is played with a bow. The instrument is surrounded by intricate patterns and designs that are typical of Lithuanian folk art. This design was chosen to highlight the importance of traditional music and art in Lithuanian culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 LMK | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1½ Euro (Zuikis Puikis) 2022 coin.
