50 Litų European Weatherfish

€56,536.00
IssuerLithuania
Year2010
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value50 Litų (50 LTL)
CurrencyNew litas (1993-2014)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight28.28 g
Dimensions38.61 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1 January 2015
Reference(s) KM#171
Obverse descriptionThe obverse of the coin features an image of the Vytis in the centre, surrounded by the inscription LIETUVA (Lithuania), denomination (50 litas), year of issue (2010), and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLIETUVA 2010 LMK 50 LITŲ
(Translation: Lithuania 2010 LMK 50 litas)
Reverse descriptionThe reverse of the coin features an image of the so-called European weatherfish (Lith. vijūnas) – a fish included in the Red Book of Lithuania. The fish is surrounded by the inscriptions VIJŪNAS and Misgurnus fossilis.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIJŪNAS Misgurnus fossilis
(Translation: European weatherfish Misgurnus fossilis)
EdgeLettered
Mint(LMK)
Lithuanian Mint (Lietuvos Monetu
Kalykla), Vilnius, Lithuania (1990-date)
Mintage2010 LMK - Proof - 10 000
Catalog ID4497423230
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