50 Litų Pond Turtle

€1.00
IssuerLithuania
Year2012
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#178
Obverse descriptionThe obverse of the coins features a stylised Vytis, surrounded by the inscription LIETUVA (Lithuania), year of issue (2012), and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLIETUVA LMK 2012
(Translation: Lithuania LMK 2012)
Reverse descriptionThe reverse of the coin features an image of a pond turtle (Lith. balinis vėžlys) – an animal included in the Red Book of Lithuania. The turtle is surrounded by the inscriptions BALINIS VĖŽLYS, Emys orbicularis, the denomination (50 litas) and the mark of the designer (GK).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBALINIS VĖŽLYS Emys orbicularis GK 50 LITŲ
(Translation: Pond Turtle Emys orbicularis GK 50 litas)
EdgeLettered
Mint(LMK)
Lithuanian Mint (Lietuvos Monetu
Kalykla), Vilnius, Lithuania (1990-date)
Mintage2012 LMK - Proof - 3 000
Catalog ID1279457590
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