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5 Centai
1925 year| Aluminium bronze | 2.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1918-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1925 |
| Value | 5 Centai (0.05) |
| Currency | Old litas (1922-1941) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.08 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 25 March 1941 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#4487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Value within circle divides stem of flowers
Script: Latin
Lettering: PENKI 5 CENTAI
Interesting fact
The 5 Centai 1925 coin was designed by sculptor and medallist, Juozas Zikaras, who was a prominent artist in Lithuania at the time. He is known for his work on various coins, medals, and monuments throughout the country. The coin features a portrait of a Lithuanian peasant on one side and the Lithuanian coat of arms on the other. It was minted in 1925 and was used as a standard circulation coin in Lithuania until it was replaced by smaller coins in 1935. Despite its relatively short time in circulation, the 5 Centai 1925 coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 12000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centai 1925 coin.
