5 Euro (Mardi Gras) 2019 front 5 Euro (Mardi Gras) 2019 back
5 Euro (Mardi Gras) 2019 photo
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5 Euro Mardi Gras

2019 year
Silver (.925) 12.44 g 28.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Lithuania
Period
Republic (1990-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2019
Value
5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49
Currency
Euro (2015-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
12.44 g
Diameter
28.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#156323
Rarity index
74%

Reverse

The reverse of the coins features distinctive attributes characteristic of Užgavėnės, a lively end-of-winter celebration: in the centre – Morė, the effigy of winter, which is surrounded by a beggar, a crane, a witch baking pancakes, Lašininis, a symbol of winter, Kanapinis, a symbol of spring, and a goat playing an accordion. The composition is surrounded by the inscriptions UŽGAVĖNĖS and the slogan of the celebration: ŽIEMA, ŽIEMA, BĖK IŠ KIEMO! (WINTER, WINTER GO AWAY FROM OUR YARDS!).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UŽGAVĖNĖS
ŽIEMA ŽIEMA BĖK IŠ KIEMO!

Translation:
MARDI GRAS
WINTER, WINTER GO AWAY FROM OUR YARDS!

Designer: Giedrius Paulauskis

Edge

Smooth with incuse text

Lettering: JEI NEBĖGSI, IŠVARYSIM, SU BOTAGAIS IŠBAIDYSIM!

Translation: IF YOU DO NOT LEAVE, WE WILL BOOT YOU OUT OURSELVES!

Comment

A pad-printing technology was used to create the impression of flames surrounding Morė on the reverse side of the silver coin.

Date of issue 19-02-2019

Interesting fact

The Mardi Gras-themed 5 Euro coin from Lithuania is a unique collector's item, as it features a colorful and festive design that showcases the country's cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a traditional Mardi Gras mask, while the reverse side depicts a jester's hat and a bouquet of flowers, symbolizing the joy and celebration of the Mardi Gras festival. The coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable addition to any coin collection.

Price

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

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euro (Mardi Gras) 2019 coin.