Lithuania

The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania. At the bottom, the name of the issuing country "LIETUVA" with the mint mark at its left side. On top right side of the design, the year of issuance "2015". The background of stars in the design of the 1, 2 and 5 euro cent is plain.

The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania. At the bottom, the name of the issuing country "LIETUVA" with the mint mark at its left side. On top right side of the design, the year of issuance "2015". The background of stars in the design of the 1, 2 and 5 euro cent is plain.

Observations: Not minted in 2016.

The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania. At the bottom, the name of the issuing country "LIETUVA" with the mint mark at its left side. On top right side of the design, the year of issuance "2015". The background of stars in the design of the 1, 2 and 5 euro cent is plain.

Observations: Not minted in 2016 and 2017.

The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania. At the bottom, the name of the issuing country "LIETUVA" with the mint mark at its left side. On top right side of the design, the year of issuance "2015". The laying of lines in horizontal position in 10, 20 and 50 cent coins.

Observations: Not minted in 2016.

The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania. At the bottom, the name of the issuing country "LIETUVA" with the mint mark at its left side. On top right side of the design, the year of issuance "2015". The laying of lines in horizontal position in 10, 20 and 50 cent coins.

Observations: Not minted in 2016.

The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania. At the bottom, the name of the issuing country "LIETUVA" with the mint mark at its left side. On top right side of the design, the year of issuance "2015". The laying of lines in horizontal position in 10, 20 and 50 cent coins.

Observations: Not minted in 2016 and 2017.

The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania. At the bottom, the name of the issuing country "LIETUVA" with the mint mark at its left side. On top right side of the design, the year of issuance "2015". The laying of lines in vertical position in 10, 20 and 50 euro coins.

Observations: Not minted in 2016 and 2017.

The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania. At the bottom, the name of the issuing country "LIETUVA" with the mint mark at its left side. On top right side of the design, the year of issuance "2015". The laying of lines in vertical position in 1 and 2 euro coins.

Observations: Not minted in 2016.

The design features a stylised straw garden consisting of geometric shapes of varying sizes, one tip of which is pointed upwards (to the sky) and the other downwards (to the underground). The design also bears the inscription “LIETUVA” (LITHUANIA), the year of issue (2024) and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint. Straw gardens are a Baltic cultural tradition that carries decorative and ceremonial significance and is related to well-being and spirituality. The national side of the coin is designed by Tomas Dragūnas. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: September 2024

The design features a stylised sunflower in the centre, with petals looking like silhouettes of people holding hands, embracing, protecting each other, embodying unity, support and the power of being together. Using artistic means the sunflower is designed as the rising Sun, the hope of a new beginning, birds, freedom, hope and courage, as people rising above the circumstances, never accepting any imposed will, as an allusion to those who have sacrificed their lives and their departing souls. The composition is surrounded by the inscriptions ‘LIETUVA’ (LITHUANIA), ‘KARTU SU UKRAINA’ (TOGETHER WITH UKRAINE), the year of issue ‘2023’ and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint. The coin is designed by Eglė Žemaitė. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: March 2023

Common issue

The design is a mix of two major elements of the Erasmus programme: the original intellectual inspiration, Erasmus himself, and the allegory of its influence over Europe.

The first one is symbolised by one of the most known depiction of Erasmus.

The second one is symbolised by a beam of links going across the coin from a beacon to another, representing the numerous intellectual and human exchanges between the European students.

As a reference to Europe, some of these links form other stars, born from the synergy between the countries.

The figure 35, for 35th anniversary comes out from the stars in a contemporary graphical style.

The outer ring depicts the twelve stars of the European flag.

Issued date: July 2022

The design shows the contour of the map of Lithuania arranged as a basketball court in the centre, which signifies that basketball has been played in Lithuania already for 100 years. The coin also features the inscriptions ‘LIETUVA’ (Lithuania), ‘1922-2022’ and the logo of the Lithuanian mint, its manufacturer, arranged in a semi-circle around the centre. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: April 2022

The design depicts a Taurus on the escutcheon, while the escutcheon is decorated on both sides with silver oak branches with acorns. The branches are joined at the bottom with a silver ribbon bearing the inscription ‘VIENYBĖ TEŽYDI’ (UNITY MAY BLOSSOM). Oak branches symbolize the rich history of the region that goes back to the pagan times of the Lithuanian state. In the past, Taurus was the most widespread animal in this region. The composition is surrounded by the inscription ‘LIETUVA’ (LITHUANIA) and the year of issuance ‘2022’ on the top, and the inscription ‘SUVALKIJA’ and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint at the bottom. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: December 2022

The design depicts the characteristic surroundings of Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve, which belongs to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme: remote islands of a unique bird lake and Lithuania’s largest wetland as well as its distinctive animals.

In the foreground there is a great bittern reaching for a fire-bellied toad floating in the water. In rushes depicted on the right there is an aquatic warbler, above – a flock of common cranes and a mute swan, symbolising the establishment of the Reserve.

The design is surrounded by inscriptions LIETUVA (LITHUANIA), ŽUVINTAS, UNESCO, the year of issue (2021) and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint.

The design is realised by Eglė Ratkutė and Ernestas Žemaitis.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: May 2021

The design features a coat of arms with an armoured-clad soldier holding a halberd in his right hand and leaning with his left arm against a silver Baltic shield. The coat of arms placed on a beam is held by two lynxes. Below hangs a ribbon with a Latin inscription EX GENTE BELICOSISSIMA POPULUS LABORIOSUS (HARD-WORKING PEOPLE FROM A FIERCE TRIBE).

The composition is surrounded by inscriptions LIETUVA (LITHUANIA) and DZŪKIJA, the year of issue (2021) and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint. The design is realised by Rolandas Rimkūnas.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: September 2021

The design features a coat of arms with an armour-clad knight holding a sword in his right hand. The coat of arms is held by two angels, simbolically exalting and protecting Aukštaitija – one of the most important regions of Lithuania and the cradle of its statehood. Below is a Latin inscription PATRIAM TUAM MUNDUM EXISTIMA (CONSIDER YOUR HOMELAND TO BE THE WHOLE WORLD). The design is surrounded by inscriptions: ‘LIETUVA’ (the name of the issuing country), ‘AUKŠTAITIJA’, the year of issuance ‘2020’ and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint.

Issued date: September 2020

The design depicts the Hill of Crosses: fragments of wooden and forged crosses, symbolising Lithuanian cross-crafting and folk culture. Cross-crafting and cross-symbolism in Lithuania are included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The inscriptions featured are: Lithuania’s name “LIETUVA”, the year of issue “2020” on the top, “KRYŽIŲ KALNAS” (the Hill of Crosses) and the mark of the Lithuanian Mint at the bottom. The design is realised by Rytas Jonas Belevičius.

Issued date: November 2020

The design features linear motifs, symbolising polyphonic melodies of the unique Lithuanian heritage — folk songs sutartinės. The lines are widening and narrowing again, spinning into a swirl decorated with various miniature geometric and nature figures. The inscription of the issuing country ‘LIETUVA’, as well as the inscription ‘SUTARTINĖS’ (Lithuanian multipart songs) and the year of issuance ‘2019’ are depicted in semicircle. The mark of the Lithuanian Mint is featured as well. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: July 2019

The design features a bear standing on its hind legs, with a chain collar on the neck. It has been depicted on the coat of arms of Samogitia since the 16th century. The bear is situated against a shield topped with a crown, which is held by an armoured soldier (a symbol of courage, sacrifice and patriotism) and a goddess with an anchor (a symbol of hope). Below is a Latin inscription ‘PATRIA UNA’ (one fatherland). The design is surrounded by the inscriptions ‘LIETUVA’ (Lithuania) and ‘ŽEMAITIJA’ (Samogitia), the year of issuance ‘2019’ and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: September 2019

The three baltic States are symbolically represented as a braid. They are united by their history: a common past, present and future.A stylized numeral representing the 100th anniversary, and the heraldic signs of all three States, are featured as well. At the left side is the name of the issuing country "LIETUVA" and the mint mark and at the right side is the year of issuance "2018" and the mark of the designer "JP". The design was selected by public voting in all three Baltic countries.

Issued date: January 2018

The design features stylised figures of people and birds, typical of one of the Lithuanian folk art genres — paper cuttings, symbolic of folk dance and song. The inscription of the issuing country ‘LIETUVA’ is at the center bottom, the year of issuance ‘2018’ is at the left hand side and the mark of the Lithuanian Mint is at the right hand side. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: June 2018

The design shows a fragment of the Vilnius city panorama. At the left side is the inscription ‘VILNIUS’ and the mark of the designer. At the top right is the name of the issuing country ‘LIETUVA’ and the year of issuance ‘2017’. At the centre is the mintmark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: August 2017

The design shows an amber disc, one of the most characteristic symbols of the Baltic culture. The disc is decorated with a crosspiece of drilled dots – an ornament symbolising the worlds' axis. At the top is the name of the issuing country "LIETUVA", flanked by the mint mark and the year of issuance "2016".

Issued date: May 2016

The design shows the word "AČIŪ" (THANK YOU) – one of the most beautiful words in the Lithuanian language. An original Lithuanian font – created specially on the basis of the Latin font for the occasion of the centenary of the restoration of Lithuanian press – in order to match better the combinations of letters used most in the Lithuanian language, is used in the project. All the letters of the Lithuanian language are depicted on the background of the word "AČIŪ", laid out in a tag cloud. At the bottom is the name of the issuing country "LIETUVA" and underneath the name is the year "2015". At the bottom right, under the word "AČIŪ" is the mint mark of the Lithuanian Mint.

Issued date: December 2015

Common issue

Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. The design shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future.

Issued date: November 2015