2 Euro - Baltic Culture (2016)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 221 |
| Weight (g) | 8.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.75 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bi-metallic Nickel-Brass plated Nickel center in Copper-Nickel ring |
| Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 2.18 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Engraved by Jolanta Mikulskytė and Giedrius Paulauskis
Lettering:
LIETUVA 2016
Description:
Amber disc decorated with a corsspiece of small holes, it is one of the most characteristic symbols of the Baltic culture. The inscription LIETUVA and the year of issue 2016 are place at the top of the coin. The Lithuanian min mark is also impressed. The coin's outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union flag.
LIETUVA 2016
Description:
Amber disc decorated with a corsspiece of small holes, it is one of the most characteristic symbols of the Baltic culture. The inscription LIETUVA and the year of issue 2016 are place at the top of the coin. The Lithuanian min mark is also impressed. The coin's outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union flag.
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of 15 EU members in their entirety. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of 15 EU members in their entirety. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
Edge
Lettering:
LAISVĖ * VIENYBĖ * GEROVĖ
Description:
Reeded with inscription: FREEDOM * UNITY* WELL-BEING.
LAISVĖ * VIENYBĖ * GEROVĖ
Description:
Reeded with inscription: FREEDOM * UNITY* WELL-BEING.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 990,000 | Very Common | |
| 2016 | 10,000 | In sets only | Unknown |