Europasternserie Litauen 2008

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Coin issued for participation in the silver coin programme “Europe. European Cultural Heritage“

Denomination: 50 litas
Metal: Silver Ag 925
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Weight: 28.28 g
Quality: proof
Mintage: 10,000 pieces

To be issued in the second quarter of 2008

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This coin is issued for participation in Eurostar program of 2008 - European Culture Heritage.

Denomination: 50 litas
Mterial:Silver Ag 925
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Weight :28.28 g
Quality: proof
Mintage: 10,000 pieces
To be issued in June.



Picture of the design: Lietuvos Bankas.

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Issue date: June 30 2008.

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Issue price 130 litas loose or 150 litas boxed

130 Litauische Litas = 37.65060 Euro

150 Litauische Litas = 43.44300 Euro

Mal sehen wie man die hierhin bekommt und was die kosten werden.
Im Moment sieht es sehr schwierig aus die überhaupt zu bekommen.

[Kai]

Issue price 130 litas loose or 150 litas boxed

130 Litauische Litas = 37.65060 Euro

150 Litauische Litas = 43.44300 Euro

Mal sehen wie man die hierhin bekommt und was die kosten werden.
Im Moment sieht es sehr schwierig aus die überhaupt zu bekommen.

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Here is the coin designed by Rytas Janas Belevičius.
The coin depicts "Cross-crafting and its Symbolism" which refers to widespread tradition of making crosses and altars in Lithuania and Latvia.

The carved oak crosses are linked to Catholic ceremonies and harvest celebrations. Once the cross is consecrated by a priest, it acquires an inalienable sacred significance. They became the symbol of national and religious identity with its incorporation into the orthodox Russian Empire in the nineteenth century. Their symbolic role was reinforced under the Soviet regime, despite the fact that the crosses were officially banned.

The crosses measure between one and five metres high and are often adorned with a small roof, floral or geometric decorations, and occasionally bear small statues. Statues of the Virgin Mary and various saints are often called upon to aid people in distress. The crosses are placed on roadsides, at the entrance to villages, near monuments and in cemeteries. A range of types of offerings are made, especially items of food, rosaries, money or coloured scarves (for a wedding, for example) or aprons, asking for fertility. The crosses are also an important meeting place in a village and a symbol of the unity of the community.

Today, as in the past, cross crafting is not taught in any school but is handed down through non-formal education. The most serious threat to cross-crafting is rural exodus and the uniformity brought about by the influence of mass media. Although the upkeep of the crosses is ensured by the parishes, more support is needed.

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Here is the coin designed by Rytas Janas Belevičius.
The coin depicts "Cross-crafting and its Symbolism" which refers to widespread tradition of making crosses and altars in Lithuania and Latvia.

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I have find the Eurostar - @ Dora :br: - it is in the latent center

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Eurostar :

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Randschrift / Edge : * LIETUVO´S BANKA´S * LIETUVO´S BANKA´S *