© Lietuvos Bankas
© Lietuvos Bankas
50 Litų Games of the XXVII Olympiad Sydney, Australia
2000 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| 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#56337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Features a discus thrower with the logo of the National Olympic Committee of Lithuania, surrounded by the inscriptions 2000 and SIDNĖJUS (Sydney).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2000 SIDNĖJUS
ŽA
Engraver: Antanas Žukauskas
Edge
Lettered
Script: Latin
Lettering: NUGALI STIPRŪS DVASIA IR KŪNU
Translation: Those strong in spirit and body shall be victorious
Comment
Date of issue 10-07-2000
Interesting fact
The 50 Litų coin commemorating the Games of the XXVII Olympiad (Sydney, Australia) in 2000 from Lithuania features a unique design that incorporates a piece of Olympic history. The coin's reverse side features a depiction of the Olympic flame, which was lit at the ancient Olympic site of Olympia, Greece, and was then transported to Sydney for the Games. This design element serves as a symbol of the connection between the ancient and modern Olympic Games.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 LMK | 2448 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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