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50 Litų Sweet William Catchfly
| Issuer | Bank of Lithuania (Lietuvos Bankas) |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Currency | New litas (1993-2014) |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a detailed botanical depiction of the Sweet William catchfly (Silene lithuanica), a rare flowering plant endemic to Lithuania and listed in the country's Red Book of protected species. The plant is rendered naturalistically, showcasing its characteristic blossoms and foliage in fine relief against a plain field. The Lithuanian vernacular name LIETUVINĖ NAKTIŽIEDĖ is inscribed in an arc above or around the central device, while the scientific binomial Silene lithuanica appears in italic-style lettering below. The composition effectively highlights the conservation significance of this endangered flora. |
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| Mint | (LMK) Lithuanian Mint (Lietuvos Monetų Kalykla), Vilnius, Lithuania (1990-date) |
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