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50 Litų 10th Anniversary of the Baltic Way
1999 year| Silver (.925) | 23.30 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 50 Litų (50 LTL) |
| Currency | New litas (1993-2014) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 23.30 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2015 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#56127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
The reverse of the coin displays a stylised motif of hands, encircled with the inscriptions BALTIJOS KELIUI — 10 (Baltic Way — 10), LIETUVA (Lithuania), LATVIJA (Latvia) and ESTIJA (Estonia).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BALTIJOS KELIUI – 10
LIETUVA LATVIJA ESTIJA
Engraver: Antanas Žukauskas
Edge
Lettered
Lettering: VILNIUS RYGA TALINAS
Translation: Vilnius Riga Tallinn
Comment
Data of issue 16-08-1999Interesting fact
The 50 Litų coin (10th Anniversary of the Baltic Way) 1999 from Lithuania is unique in that it features a joint design by the three Baltic States - Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. The obverse side of the coin depicts a joint image of the three countries' national symbols: the Lithuanian Vytis, the Latvian sun, and the Estonian three lions. This coin was issued to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Baltic Way, a historic event that took place on August 23, 1989, where approximately two million people joined hands across the three countries to form a human chain, calling for independence from Soviet rule.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2542 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Litų (10th Anniversary of the Baltic Way) 1999 coin.
