5 Litai 1991 front 5 Litai 1991 back
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5 Litai

1991 year
Copper-nickel 4.4 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Lithuania
Period
Republic (1990-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1991
Value
5 Litai (5&nbspLTL)
Currency
New litas (1993-2014)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
4.4 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 December 1995
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#5641
Rarity index
24%

Reverse

Value with lines above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
LITAI

Engraver: Petras Garška

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5 Litai 1991 coin features a unique design that showcases the country's cultural heritage. On the obverse side of the coin, there is an image of the Lithuanian national emblem, which consists of a white knight on a horseback, holding a sword and a shield with the Lithuanian coat of arms. This emblem is surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, which symbolizes strength and durability. The reverse side of the coin features a stylized image of a Lithuanian folk instrument, the kanklės, which is a type of stringed instrument that is traditionally played in Lithuanian folk music. 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  - - - - - -

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