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10 Euros Smelt Fishing by Attracting

2019 year
Silver (.925) 23.3 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Lithuania
Period
Republic (1990-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2019
Value
10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11
Currency
Euro (2015-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
23.3 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#156320
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Both sides of the coin feature smelt fishing by attracting: wooden mallets rhythmically strike the end of a board placed in the man-made opening in the ice and create vibrations that attract the fish; these vibrations make the fish turn in circles and this way they are caught in the nets. The obverse of the coin depicts the view from above the ice, reverse – the view from below it. A pad-printing technology was used create the iridescent sheen on the fish, making them appear to be caught in a beam of sunlight, on the reverse side of the silver coin. The inscriptions STINTŲ ŽVEJYBA VILIOJANT (SMELT FISHING BY ATTRACTING) and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint are on the reverse side of the coin as well.

Lettering:
STINTŲ ŽVEJYBA VILIOJANT
LMK

Translation:
SMELT FISHING BY ATTRACTING
LMK

Designer: Eglė Ratkutė

Edge

Smooth with incuse text

Lettering: STINTA – PŪKI

Translation: SMELT, RUFFE

Comment

Date of issue 29-01-2019

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the traditional Lithuanian fishing method of "smelt fishing by attracting." This method involves using a lantern to attract smelt fish to the surface of the water, making it easier for fishermen to catch them. The coin's design captures this moment in a beautiful and detailed way, making it a standout piece in any coin collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2019 LMK 3000 - - - - - -

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