50 Litų (January 13, 1991) 1996 front 50 Litų (January 13, 1991) 1996 back
50 Litų (January 13, 1991) 1996 photo
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50 Litų January 13,

1996 year
Silver (.925) 23.30 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Lithuania
Period
Republic (1990-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
50 Litų (50&nbspLTL)
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
References
Numista
N#56120
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

The reverse of the coin displays the sculpture by the sculptor Stanislovas Kuzma “Pieta”, a memorial to the defenders of freedom of Lithuania.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1991 • SAUSIO TRYLIKTOJI • 1996

Translation: 13th of January 1991

Engraver: Antanas Žukauskas

Edge

Lettered

Lettering: IR KRAUJU KRIKŠTYTI TAMPA VEL GYVYBE*

Translation: And those baptised with blood become life giving again

Interesting fact

The 50 Litų coin from Lithuania, released in 1996, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Lithuanian coat of arms, while the reverse side features an image of the Grand Duke of Lithuania, Gediminas. The coin's design was created by the famous Lithuanian artist, Juozas Augustinas Šiaučiulis-Žiaukšta.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996 LMK 6000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Litų (January 13, 1991) 1996 coin.