50 Litas - The European pond turtle , 2012

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White stork

Denomination 50 litas
Silver Ag 925
Diameter 38.61 mm, Weight 28.28 g
Quality proof
Mintage 3,000 pieces
To be issued in the fourth quarter of 2012

Design competition: November 22. 2011- February 24.2012.

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The coin is dedicated to the European pond turtle. The winning design is made by Gediminas Karalius.

Graphic designs of the coin dedicated to the Lithuanian nature approved

The Board of the Bank of Lithuania approved the results of the graphic design competition for the 50 litas silver commemorative coin dedicated to the Lithuanian nature. The design by Gediminas Karalius was nominated as the winner. His graphic designs for the obverse and reverse of the coin were also approved.

The reverse of the graphic design of the approved coin features the European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis), which is included in the Red List of Lithuania and is very rare and protected in many European countries. The edge of the coin bears the inscription LIETUVOS GAMTA (Lithuanian nature).

The issue of this coin into circulation is planned in the fourth quarter of 2012.

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Designed by Gediminas Karalius.

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[Kai]

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[justas]

Morgen wird diese Münze in Litauen verkauft.Ich habe schon 2 St.bestellt. :jubel: :jubel: :br: :br:

[Kai]

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[frankielee91]

Wow, eine Münze mit Schildkröten-Motiv - die würde sich sicher zwischen meinen übrigen Schildkröten-Münzen sehr
wohl fühlen !
:-)
Da werde ich wohl man anfangen zu sparen...