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1 Litas Bank of Lithuania
1997 year| Copper-nickel | 6.25 g | 22.3 mm |
| Issuer | Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 1 Litas (1 LTL) |
| Currency | New litas (1993-2014) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 6.25 g |
| Diameter | 22.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2015 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#10495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Portrait of Vladas Jurgutis (1885-1966), the first chairman of the Bank of Lithuania.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIETUVOS BANKUI IR LITUI 75
Translation: Bank of Lithuania and the Litas – 75
Engraver: Rimantas Eidejus
Edge
Segmented reeding
Interesting fact
The 1 Litas coin from Lithuania, issued in 1997, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Lithuanian national emblem, which is a symbol of the country's independence and sovereignty. The reverse side features an image of the Grand Duke of Lithuania, Gediminas, who is credited with founding the city of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can serve as a window into a country's history and cultural identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Litas (Bank of Lithuania) 1997 coin.
