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5 Centai
1991 year| Aluminium | 1.4 g | 24.4 mm |
| Issuer | Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 5 Centai (0.05 LTL) |
| Currency | New litas (1993-2014) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 24.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2015 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#3983 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
The value in large font to the right of an ornament shaped like a wind vane. The central element is a leaf. On top of the ornament is a cross. On the leaf, a decorative element & the two sides have a snake. Below are two small angels blowing trumpets.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5 CENTAI
Engraver: Petras Garška
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Centai 1991 coin from Lithuania features a unique design that showcases the country's cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Lithuanian coat of arms, which consists of a white knight on a horseback, holding a sword and shield. The reverse side features a traditional Lithuanian folk instrument, the "kanklės," which is a type of wooden stringed instrument that is still played today. This design was chosen to highlight the country's rich cultural traditions and to promote national identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centai 1991 coin.
