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5 Euro The Twelve Brothers, Twelve Black Ravens
| Issuer | Bank of Lithuania |
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| Year | 2024 |
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| Technique | Colored, Proof |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a large central design rendered in full color, depicting a detailed knitted textile pattern inspired by traditional Lithuanian folk craft motifs. The upper portion of the knitted field displays the country name LIETUVA in stylized purple lettering set against an orange knitted band, with geometric and floral folk patterns continuing below in bands of white, grey, and purple. To the left of the central textile panel, a small golden crescent moon ornament and the Lithuanian Mint mark appear in the uncolored silver field, accompanied by scattered star-like dots evoking a nocturnal sky. The denomination 5€ and the date 2024 are inscribed to the right of the central panel in the silver field. The overall design bridges contemporary colored coin artistry with traditional Baltic textile heritage. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a dramatic, high-relief scene inspired by the Lithuanian fairy tale 'The Twelve Brothers, Twelve Black Ravens.' A sweeping mass of long, wind-blown hair fills the upper field, rendered in polished silver with fine engraved detail, evoking the ethereal presence of the enchanted sister. Twelve black ravens, depicted with outstretched wings in various stages of flight, soar dynamically across the composition against the flowing hair and open field. In the lower foreground, a winged human figure — one of the transformed brothers — is shown mid-transformation with broad wings spread wide. In the lower left, a partially colored decorative folk motif in purple, referencing traditional Lithuanian ornamental design, anchors the composition. The arc of the legend DVYLIKA BROLIŲ, JUODVARNIAIS LAKSTANČIŲ curves along the upper border of the coin. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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