50 Litų Vilnius - European Capital of Culture
| Issuer | Lithuania |
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| Year | 2009 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 50 Litų (50 LTL) |
| Currency | New litas (1993-2014) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Vytautas Narutis |
| In circulation to | 1 January 2015 |
| Reference(s) | KM#163 |
| Obverse description | The obverse of the coin features the Vytis, surrounded by the inscription LIETUVA (Lithuania), denomination (50 litų), and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | LIETUVA LMK 50 LITŲ |
| Reverse description | Features an image of an artist-Muse, symbolising Europe`s cultural roots – Classical Culture – painting on an easel in the shape of Gediminas Castle – the symbol of Vilnius. In a circle is the inscription VILNIUS – EUROPOS KULTŪROS SOSTINĖ (Vilnius – European Capital of Culture) and year of issue (2009). |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | VILNIUS – EUROPOS KULTŪROS SOSTINĖ 2009 |
| Edge | Lettered |
| Mint |
(LMK) Lithuanian Mint (Lietuvos Monetu Kalykla), Vilnius, Lithuania (1990-date) |
| Mintage |
2009 LMK - Proof - Mintage 10,000 pcs - distributed 5,554 pcs - 10 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 4649262100 |
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