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Vincas Kudirka (1858-1899)

Vincas Kudirka (1858-1899) Vincas Kudirka (1858-1899)
Type: Silver coin
Material: Silver 925°
Issuance Date: 1999
Nominal Value: 50 Lt
Maximum Mintage: 4 000
Quality: Proof
Weight (g): 28.28
Diameter (mm): 38.61
Graphic design: Gediminas Karaliu
Minted: Lietuvos monetų kalykla (Lithuania)
Distributed (pcs.): 1 835
Distribution terminated: 2004


The obverse of the coin features the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania inside a shield and a stylised bell, containing an excerpt from the “National Hymn”: IŠ PRAEITIES TAVO SŪNŪS TE STIPRYBĘ SEMIA (Let your sons draw their strength from our past experience). The inscriptions LIETUVA (Lithuania) and 50 LITŲ (50 litas) arranged in a semi-circle run at the top.

The reverse of the coin displays the portrait of Vincas Kudirka, the inscription VINCAS KUDIRKA, 1858-1899, with the year 1999 on the right.

On the edge of the coin: VARDAN TOS LIETUVOS VIENYBĖ TEŽYDI (Let your sons draw their strength from our past experience).

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