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50 Litų Vincas Kudirka
| Issuer | Bank of Lithuania |
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| Year | 1999 |
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| Weight | 23.30 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a large stylized bell occupying the central field, symbolizing the national revival periodical Varpas (The Bell) founded by Vincas Kudirka. The Coat of Arms of Lithuania (Vytis) is depicted within the bell's body, rendered in fine relief. An open book or scroll unfurls to the right of the bell, bearing lines from the Lithuanian national anthem composed by Kudirka. The denomination '50 LITŲ' appears to the upper right, and the country name 'LIETUVA' runs vertically along the left margin. The mintmark 'LMK' appears in the lower field, and a decorative plant motif is visible at the base. |
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| Obverse lettering | LIETUVA 50 LITŲ IŠ PRAEITIES TAVO SŪNŪS TE STIPRYBĘ SEMIA LMK |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a finely detailed right-facing bust of Vincas Kudirka, the Lithuanian physician, writer, composer, and national activist, rendered in high relief against a plain field. His name 'VINCAS KUDIRKA' appears in two lines to the upper left of the portrait. The dates '1858-1899' denoting his birth and death years are inscribed to the lower left, while the commemorative year '1999' is placed to the lower right. The engraver's initials 'GK' for Gediminas Karalius appear below the bust near the right rim. The overall composition is austere and focused, conveying a dignified medallic portrait style. |
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