London Olympic games 2012
| Type: | Silver coin |
| Material: | Silver 925° |
| Issuance Date: | 2011 |
| Nominal Value: | 50 Lt |
| Maximum Mintage: | 5 000 |
| Quality: | Proof |
| Weight (g): | 28.28 |
| Diameter (mm): | 38.61 |
| Graphic design: | Rūta Ona Čigriejūtė |
| Minted: | Lietuvos monetų kalykla (Lithuania) |
The obverse of the coin carries an image of the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania (Vytis) in a shield. The inscriptions LIETUVA (Lithuania) and 2011 are arranged in a semi-circle around. The inscription 50 LITŲ (50 litas) is inscribed below a symbolic image of sails.
The reverse of the coin illustrates a branch of Olympic sports—sailing. The inscription LONDONAS (London) 2012 is arranged in a semi-circle on the edge. A double (latent) image is incorporated into one of the sails on the left side of the coin. When the coin is viewed at a certain angle, the image elements can be seen: the logo of the Lithuanian National Olympic Committee and the number XXX.
On the edge of the coin: VĖJO (WE NEED WIND) and stylized sails.
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