50 Litų European Cultural Heritage
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| 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#28882 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
The reverse of the coin features examples of Lithuanian cross-crafting and its symbolism. In 2001, cross-crafting was included by UNESCO in the List of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The central part of the coin bears a latent image: the logo of the coin programme, which is a stylised elliptical composition of the symbol of the euro (€) and a star from the flag of the European Union, as well as a picture of one of the symbols of cross-crafting. Surrounding this are the inscriptions KRYŽDIRBYSTĖ IR KRYŽIŲ SIMBOLIKA (Cross-crafting and its symbolism) and UNESCO.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRYŽDIRBYSTÉ IR KRYŽIU SIMBOLIKA
· UNESCO ·
Translation:
Cross-crafting and its symbolism
· UNESCO ·
Engraver: Rytas Jonas Belevičius
Edge
Lettered
Lettering: LIETUVOS BANKAS
Translation: Bank of Lithuania
Comment
Data of issue 30-06-2008Interesting fact
The 50 Litų (European Cultural Heritage) 2008 coin from Lithuania is a unique piece that features a stunning design, showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas, who is credited with founding the city of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. The reverse side of the coin features a beautiful image of the Vilnius University, which is one of the oldest universities in Eastern Europe and a symbol of Lithuania's cultural and intellectual history. The coin's design is a celebration of Lithuania's rich cultural heritage and its contributions to European history and civilization.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 LMK | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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