20 euro "20 Jahre Litauens Mitgliedschaft in der NATO und der EU" 2024

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Obverse

The centre of the obverse of the coin bears the tricolour, symbolising the independence of the Lithuanian State, which provided the basis for becoming a full member of both NATO and the EU. The flag is surrounded by the coat of arms of the Lithuanian State, the Vytis, the inscription “LIETUVA” (LITHUANIA), the denomination (€20), the year of issue (2024) and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint. In the background of the coin are fragmented NATO and EU symbols depicted at different matting levels.


Reverse

The reverse of the coin The centre of the reverse of the coin bears the tricolour, symbolising the independence of the Lithuanian State, which provided the basis for becoming a full member of both NATO and the EU. The flag is surrounded by NATO and EU symbols alongside the dates of Lithuania’s accession to NATO and the EU: 29 March 2004 and 1 May 2004. In the background of the coin are Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty written in microtext and the musical notes of the EU anthem – Ode to Joy from Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.

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Denomination: €20
Composition: silver Ag 925
Weight: 28.28 g
Quality: PROOF
Coin type: collector

Designed by Antanas Pocevičius

Edge of the coin: plain
Release date: Q1 2024

Mintage: 2,000 pcs
Minted at the Lithuanian Mint