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© Lietuvos Bankas
50 Litų Cardinal Vincentas Sladkevičius 1920–
2005 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 50 Litų (50 LTL) |
| Currency | New litas (1993-2014) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2015 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#56443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
The reverse of the coin bears the portrait of Cardinal Vincentas Sladkevičius, with the Coat of Arms of the Cardinal next to the portrait.
Script: Latin
Lettering: KARDINOLAS VINCENTAS SLADKEVIČIUS 1920-2000
Translation: Cardinal Vincentas Sladkevičius 1920-2000
Engraver: Giedrius Paulauskis
Edge
Lettered
Lettering: GYVENKIME GERUMU IR VILTIMI
Translation: Let our life be built on goodness and hope
Comment
Data of issue 05-07-2005Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Cardinal Vincentas Sladkevičius, a prominent Lithuanian Catholic priest and cardinal who was known for his advocacy for human rights and religious freedom. He was imprisoned for several years by the Soviet regime for his activism and was eventually released and exiled to the West, where he continued to speak out against communism and promote Lithuanian independence. The coin was issued in 2005 to commemorate the 85th anniversary of Cardinal Sladkevičius' birth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 LMK | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Litų (Cardinal Vincentas Sladkevičius (1920–2000)) 2005 coin.
