50 Litų - 450th Anniversary of the first Lithuanian book (1997)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Litų |
| Catalog Number | KM# 104 |
| Weight (g) | 23.3 |
| Diameter (mm) | 34 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.925) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 16.43 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Demonetized | 2015-01-15 |
Obverse
Engraved by Petras Mazuras
Lettering:
LIETUVA
50 LITŲ
1997
Description:
Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania. The inscription LIETUVA is on the left, 50 LITŲ on the right and 1997 at the bottom.
LIETUVA
50 LITŲ
1997
Description:
Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania. The inscription LIETUVA is on the left, 50 LITŲ on the right and 1997 at the bottom.
Reverse
Engraved by Petras Mazuras
Lettering:
LIETU
VIŠKAI
KNYGAI
450
Description:
Cover page of the first Lithuanian book. The inscription LIETUVIŠKAI KNYGAI 450 (450th anniversary of the Lithuanian book) is displayed on the sides.
LIETU
VIŠKAI
KNYGAI
450
Description:
Cover page of the first Lithuanian book. The inscription LIETUVIŠKAI KNYGAI 450 (450th anniversary of the Lithuanian book) is displayed on the sides.
Edge
Lettering:
MARTYNAS MAŽVYDAS *IMKIT MANE IR SKAITYKIT
Description:
Inscription: MARTYNAS MAŽVYDAS*TAKE ME AND READ.
MARTYNAS MAŽVYDAS *IMKIT MANE IR SKAITYKIT
Description:
Inscription: MARTYNAS MAŽVYDAS*TAKE ME AND READ.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5,000 | Proof | Not Common |