Lithuanian Euro Coins
Lithuania joined the Eurozone in 2015. Although the standard Lithuanian Euro Coins only have one motif, it is very imposing.
Some basic facts relating to Lithuania.
Normal Currency Coins.
Unfortunately Lithuanian Euro Coins, like those of Ireland, have only one motif for all eight coins. There is however a minor variation as described below.
For all coins the motif is the state coat of arms, the "Vytis" - this a fighting knight mounted on a horse and swinging a sword over his head as he presumably attacks the enemy.
- 1 cent , 2 cent and 5 cent coins - the outer circle ring is smooth, free of all lines
- 10 cent,20 cent and 50 cent coins - the outer circle ring has horizontal lines.
- 1 Euro and 2 Euro coins - the outer circle ring has vertical lines.
The name of the country in Lithuanian - "LIETUVA" - also appears on all coins.
1 Cent -"Vytis" - Lithuanian Coat of Arms.
2 Cent -"Vytis" - Lithuanian Coat of Arms.
5 Cent -"Vytis" - Lithuanian Coat of Arms.
10 Cent -"Vytis" - Lithuanian Coat of Arms.
20 Cent -"Vytis" - Lithuanian Coat of Arms.
50 Cent -"Vytis" - Lithuanian Coat of Arms.
1 € - "Vytis" - Lithuanian Coat of Arms.
2 € - "Vytis" - Lithuanian Coat of Arms
Two Euro Coin Rim
Around the rim of the Two Euro Coin appears the inscription "LAISVE*VIENBÈ*GEROVÈ"(Freedom Unity Prosperity)
Lithuanian Commemorative Two Euro Coins.
2015 - The Lithuanian Language.
Date of issue : 12.12.2016
Issuing Volume : 1 Million
2016 - Baltic Culture.
Date of issue : 03.05.2016
Issuing Volume : 1 Million
2017 - Vilnius City Panorama.
Date of issue : 15.07.2017
Issuing Volume : 1 Million
2018 - 100 years of Independence.
Date of issue : 31.01.2018
Issuing Volume : 1 Million
2018 - Dance and Song Festival.
Date of issue : 26.06.2018
Issuing Volume : 500,000
2019 - Traditional Lithuanian multi part songs - Sutartinės.
Date of issue : 10.07.2019
Issuing Volume : 500,000
2019 - Honours the dialect Shemaite spoken in lower Lithuania.
Date of issue : 10.09.2019
Issuing Volume : 500,000
2020 - The region featured in this coin is Upper Lithuania.
Date of issue : 16.09.2020
Issuing Volume : 500,000
2020 - Hill of Crosses.
Date of issue : 04.11.2020
Issuing Volume : 500,000
2021 - Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve.
Date of issue : 19.05.2021
Issuing Volume : 500,000
2021 - The region featured in this coin is Dzukija.
Date of issue : 09.09.2021
Issuing Volume : 500,000
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