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Also, hands are feminine - a symbol of three Baltic sisters (in Lithuanian language all three Baltic states' names are feminine nouns). This coin was criticized for having Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia names on it: it confuses which country's coin it is. The same design was used to mint the 50 litų silver coin of 38.61 mm diameter (4,000 pieces).
The 450th anniversary of Catechism, the first Lithuanian book by Martynas Mažvydas: 50 litas: 1996: Gediminas, the Grand Duke of Lithuania (from the series "Rulers of Lithuania") 50 litas: 1996: Mindaugas, the King of Lithuania (from the series "Rulers of Lithuania") 50 litas: 1996: 1996 Summer Olympics: 50 litas: 1996: January Events of 1991 ...
Pages in category "Coins of Lithuania" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9. 1 centas; B.
The Vilnius Mint (Lithuanian: Vilniaus monetų kalykla) was the main mint of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania which produced coins in Vilnius from 1387 to 1666 (with breaks). [1] Many of the coins minted in the Vilnius Mint had privy marks of the Grand Treasurer of Lithuania (coat of arms and initials). [2]
Amber, nicknamed "Lithuanian gold", has been harvested from the shores of the Baltic Sea since prehistoric times. The Palanga Amber Museum holds thousands of amber specimens and artifacts. Most women in Lithuania are believed to possess some item of amber jewelry. Basketball, Lithuania's most popular sport, could be also considered a national ...
The Lincoln Cent, showing placement of the initials of Victor David Brenner from 1918 onward. Brenner is probably best known for his enduring Lincoln coin design, the obverse of which is the longest-running design in United States Mint history, and perhaps the most reproduced piece of art in world history.
In December 1989, artists were asked to submit sketches of possible coin and banknote designs. Also, a list of famous people was compiled in order to determine who should be featured for its currency. The Bank of Lithuania was established on 1 March 1990. Ten days later, Lithuania declared its independence from the Soviet Union.
PEČAT or ПЕЧАТЬ -type coin was the first Lithuanian coin minted in the fourth quarter of the 14th c. in Vilnius, the capital city of Grand Duchy of Lithuania. They were minted by Jogaila, Vytautas the Great, and possibly Algirdas or Skirgaila. [1] [2] [3] The coins depict a unique symbol consisting of a spearhead with a cross. The name ...