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50 Litų 600th Anniversary of the settling down of Karaims and Tartars in Lithuania
1997 year| Silver (.925) | 23.30 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| 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#56122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
The reverse of the coin displays a Karaite castle guard and a Tartar warrior (Karaites and Tartars were brought to Lithuania by the Grand Duke of Lithuania Vytautas at the end of the 14th century).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KARAIMAI IR TOTORIAI LIETUVOJE
• 600 METŲ •
Translation:
Karaites and Tartars in Lithuania
• 600 years •
Engraver: Vladas Vildžiūnas
Edge
Lettered
Lettering: LIETUVA, TEVYNĖ MŪSŲ ***
Translation: Lithuania, our homeland
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 600th anniversary of the settling down of Karaims and Tartars in Lithuania, which highlights the diverse cultural and historical heritage of the country.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 LMK | 2635 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Litų (600th Anniversary of the settling down of Karaims and Tartars in Lithuania) 1997 coin.
