2 Euro - Lithuanian Ethnographic Regions: Aukštaitija (2020)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Weight (g) | 8.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 22.75 |
| 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 Rolandas Rimkūnas
Lettering:
LIETUVA
2020
PATRIAM TUAM MUNDUM EXISTIMA
AUKŠTAITIJA
Description:
Coat of Arms with an armour-clad knight holding a sword in his right hand. The Coat of Arms is held by two angels, symbolically exalting and protecting Aukštaitija - one of the most important regions of Lithuania and the cradle of its statehood. Below is a Latin inscription PATRIAM TUAM MUNDUM EXISTIMA (consider your homeland to be the whole world). The composition is surrounded by name of country and AUKŠTAITIJA, the year of issue and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union flag.
LIETUVA
2020
PATRIAM TUAM MUNDUM EXISTIMA
AUKŠTAITIJA
Description:
Coat of Arms with an armour-clad knight holding a sword in his right hand. The Coat of Arms is held by two angels, symbolically exalting and protecting Aukštaitija - one of the most important regions of Lithuania and the cradle of its statehood. Below is a Latin inscription PATRIAM TUAM MUNDUM EXISTIMA (consider your homeland to be the whole world). The composition is surrounded by name of country and AUKŠTAITIJA, the year of issue and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 495,000 | Common | |
| 2020 | 5,000 | In sets only | Common |