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20 Euro Cents
| Issuer | Lithuanian Mint (Lietuvos Monetų Kalykla) |
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| Year | 2015-2024 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features the standard European Union design for the 20 euro cent denomination, engraved by Luc Luycx. A stylised relief map of Europe occupies the left portion of the field, symbolising the unity of the EU member states. The face value numeral '20' appears in large format to the right, with the inscription 'EURO CENT' below, and the designer's initials 'LL' inscribed in the field. Fine horizontal lines in the background of the map distinguish the European landmass from the surrounding globe. |
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| Reverse lettering | 20 EURO CENT LL |
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Lithuania joined the eurozone on January 1, 2015, making it the last of the three Baltic states to adopt the common currency — Estonia had converted in 2011, Latvia in 2014. The timing was deliberately accelerated in part by geopolitical anxiety following Russia's annexation of Crimea the previous year, with euro membership seen as a further anchor to Western institutions beyond NATO alone.
All Lithuanian euro coins were struck at the UAB Lietuvos Monetų Kalykla in Vilnius, one of the few remaining state-operated mints among the smaller EU members.