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1 Litas Bank of Lithuania
| Issuer | Bank of Lithuania |
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| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the Vytis, the traditional Lithuanian knight, depicted in right-facing profile astride a galloping horse, rendered in high relief with fine detail. The armored knight brandishes a raised sword in his right hand and bears a decorated shield on his left arm, set against a plain field. The denomination '1 LITAS' appears in large characters to the right of the central device, with the country name 'LIETUVA' inscribed vertically along the left periphery and the year '1997' along the right. Additional inscriptions '1/4 uncijos Au 999,9 LMK' appear in the lower left field, denoting the gold content, weight specification, and mint mark. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a forward-facing bust portrait of a distinguished gentleman in formal attire, occupying the central field, likely representing a prominent figure associated with the founding of the Bank of Lithuania. A facsimile signature appears below the portrait in the lower field. The curved legend 'LIETUVOS BANKUI IR LITUI 75' encircles the design along the upper and lateral periphery, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Bank of Lithuania and the Litas currency. The composition is executed in a refined, medallic style consistent with commemorative Proof coinage. |
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