5 Euros (Zuikis Puikis) 2022 front 5 Euros (Zuikis Puikis) 2022 back
5 Euros (Zuikis Puikis) 2022 photo
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5 Euros Zuikis Puikis

2022 year
Silver (.925) 12.44 g 28.70 mm
Description
Issuer
Lithuania
Period
Republic (1990-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2022
Value
5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49
Currency
Euro (2015-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
12.44 g
Diameter
28.70 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#332689
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

The reverse of the coin depicts Zuikis Puikis, the main hero of the fairy tale written by the poet Eduardas Mieželaitis, having fun on his way to school and skittering on a path which finally leads to the number 2. The impression is enhanced by his friends, forest animals, which are telling the story of this fairy tale. The right side features the name of the fairy tale “Zuikis Puikis”, while the composition also has a gaming element: hidden alphabet letters that need to be found

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ZUIKIS PUIKIS
S F H R M K Z U B C D
2

Designer: Eglė Ratkutė-Žemaitė

Edge

Stylized bunnies

Comment

Individual embossed elements of the composition of the silver coin are covered with colour using UV printing (laser printing)
The fairy tale is written by Eduardas Mieželaitis

https://monetos.lb.lt/uploads/documents/files/lankstinukai%20EN/ZuikisPuikis_EN.pdf

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Zuikis Puikis 5 Euro coin from Lithuania is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a traditional Lithuanian folk instrument, the kanklės, which is a type of stringed instrument that is played with a bow. The reverse side of the coin features a stylized image of a Lithuanian folk dance, complete with intricate patterns and designs that are typical of traditional Lithuanian folk art. This coin is a beautiful representation of Lithuania's cultural traditions and is a must-have for any coin collector interested in unique and visually stunning coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2022 LMK 2750 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (Zuikis Puikis) 2022 coin.