2 Euros Basketball in Lithuania
2022 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.20 |
| Currency | Euro (2015-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#321225 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Designer: Luc Luycx
Edge
Reeded with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAISVĖ ★ VIENYBĖ ★ GEROVĖ ★
Translation: FREEDOM ★ UNITY ★ PROSPERITY ★ in Lithuanian
Interesting fact
The 2 Euro commemorative coin celebrating basketball in Lithuania features a unique design that incorporates a basketball hoop and ball on the obverse (front side), while the reverse features the Lithuanian coat of arms and the inscription "Lietuva" (Lithuania). The coin's bimetallic composition, with a nickel brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring, gives it a distinctive look and feel.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 LMK | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (Basketball in Lithuania) 2022 coin.
