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Obverse:
The obverse of the coin features a character of Užgavėnės – a horse rider, i.e. a person dressed up in a costume that makes him appear to be riding a horse. It also features the inscription LIETUVA (LITHUANIA), the year of issue (2019), denomination (€1.50), and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint.
Reverse:
The reverse of the coin features distinctive attributes characteristic of Užgavėnės, a lively end-of-winter celebration: in the centre – Morė, the effigy of winter, surrounded by a beggar, a crane, a witch baking pancakes, Lašininis, a symbol of winter, Kanapinis, a symbol of spring, and a goat playing an accordion. The composition is surrounded by the inscription UŽGAVĖNĖS and the slogan of the celebration: ŽIEMA, ŽIEMA, BĖK IŠ KIEMO! (WINTER, WINTER GO AWAY!).
Country:
Lithuania 1990-now
Catalog ID:
LT172CM1
Value:
€3.5
Mintage:
30000
Quality:
UNC
Face value:
1.5 Euro
Weight:
11.1g
Diameter:
27.5mm
Year:
2019
Type:
Commemorative coin
Shape and style:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Mint:
Lithuanian mint
Local program:
Traditional Lithuanian Celebrations
Designer:
Giedrius Paulauskis
Source of information:
Bank of Lithuania www.lbank.lt This coin is available in our shop. Click add to cart button or product name link for details.
Product name: Lithuania 2019 Užgavėnės CuNi
Price: EUR3.53