50 Litų (Pond Turtle) 2012 front 50 Litų (Pond Turtle) 2012 back
50 Litų (Pond Turtle) 2012 photo
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50 Litų Pond Turtle

2012 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Lithuania
Period
Republic (1990-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
50 Litų (50&nbspLTL)
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
References
Numista
N#40729
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

The reverse of the coin features an image of a pond turtle (Lith. balinis vėžlys) – an animal included in the Red Book of Lithuania. The turtle is surrounded by the inscriptions BALINIS VĖŽLYS, Emys orbicularis, the denomination (50 litas) and the mark of the designer (GK).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BALINIS VĖŽLYS
Emys orbicularis
GK
50 LITŲ

Translation:
Pond Turtle
Emys orbicularis
GK
50 litas

Designer: Gediminas Karalius

Edge

Lettered

Lettering: LIETUVOS GAMTA

Translation: Lithuanian nature

Comment

Data of issue 20-11-2012

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Litų (Pond Turtle) 2012 from Lithuania made of Silver (.925) weighing 28.28 g is that it features a unique design of a pond turtle on one side and the Lithuanian coat of arms on the other, making it a standout piece among other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012 LMK 3000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Litų (Pond Turtle) 2012 coin.