One of the most interesting aspects of Numismatics is to discover particular, special and unique coins. In this article, for example, we will analyse the Commemorative Lithuania 2 Euro Coins (Lietuva).
These are “special” coins minted over the years to commemorate historical events or important people in this country. The interesting thing to know about these coins is that the National side of some of these commemorative coins features unique representations.
So what we are going to do is to analyse each individual coin in order to understand why it was minted, what it represents and what its characteristics are! The table with the values and the yearly print runs will follow later.
Lithuania’s divisional coins can be found here: Lithuania Euro coins.
- Lithuania 2 Euro 2015 – AČIŪ Lietuva – Language
- Lithuania 2 Euro 2015 – 30th Anniversary European Flag
- Lithuania 2 Euro 2016 – Baltic Culture (Lietuva 2016)
- Lithuania 2 Euro 2017 – Vilnius Lietuva 2017
- Lithuania 2 Euro 2018 – 100th Anniversary of the Baltic States
- Lithuania 2 Euro 2018 – Lithuanian Dance and Song Festival
- Lithuania 2 Euro 2019 – Sutartines
- Lithuania 2 Euro 2019 – Žemaitija
- Lithuania 2 Euro 2020 – Aukštaitija
- Lithuania 2 Euro 2020 – Hill of the Crosses
- Lithuania 2 Euro 2021 – Biosphere ŽUVINTAS UNESCO
- Lithuania 2 Euro 2021 – Dzūkija
- Table and Values of the 2 Euro Commemorative Coin of Lithuania
Lithuania 2 Euro 2015 – AČIŪ Lietuva – Language
The first 2 Euro Commemorative coin of Lithuania was minted in 2015 to commemorate the Lithuanian Language. It is undoubtedly a very special coin especially for its subject matter.
We start with the National side, and on the obverse we can see the inscription “AČIŪ” or “THANK YOU” in the centre of the coin. All the letters of the Lithuanian language are engraved on the bottom of the coin, without forming any specific words. The font used for the inscription and for the various letters is an original Lithuanian font.
The inscription ‘LIETUVA’ is engraved at the bottom, followed by the minting year ‘2015’. To the right is the symbol of the Vilnius Mint ‘LMK’ (Lietuvos Monetų Kalykla). The outer ring of the coin depicts 12 five-pointed stars, symbolically representing the European States.
On the obverse, the Lithuania 2 Euro Coins 2015 coin has a common face as for all 2-euro coins.
The coin is included in a FDC Coincard.
Author: Liudas Parulskis and Giedrius Paulauskis
Value of Lithuania 2 Euro 2015 Coin – AČIŪ Lietuva – Language
- The value of the 2 Euro Commemorative coin minted in 2015 to commemorate the Lithuanian language is €3
Lithuania 2 Euro 2015 – 30th Anniversary European Flag
The next 2-euro commemorative coin was also minted in 2015 on the occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the European Flag, the Lithuania 2 Euro Coins 2015.
On the obverse side, we can immediately see a wonderful representation of the European flag perfectly placed in the centre of the coin. All around the flag are engraved twelve stylised human figures representing the member states united together to found a prosperous new Europe.
The inscription ‘LIETUVA’ and the dates ‘1985 – 2015’ are engraved in the top right-hand corner. The lower right-hand corner bears the symbol of the Mint ofVilnius “LMK” (Lietuvos Monetų Kalykla).
On the outermost edge are the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European countries.
On the reverse side of the coin is the so-called Common Face, which is the same for all 2-euro commemorative coins.
The coin is included in a FDC coincard.
Author: Georgios Stamatopoulos
Value of Lithuania 2 Euro 2015 Lietuva – 30th Anniversary European Flag
- Value of 2 Euro Commemorative Coin of Lithuania minted in 2015 in honour of the 30th Anniversary of the European Flag: €3.
Lithuania 2 Euro 2016 – Baltic Culture (Lietuva 2016)
The next 2 Euro Commemorative coin of Lithuania was minted in 2016 in honour of Baltic culture. It is one of the most characteristic and distinctive coins in the entire collection due to the originality of its National Face.
On the obverse we can see a disc made of Baltic amber, one of the most significant symbols of Baltic culture. Amber is a symbol of protection and fertility. The disc is also decorated with an oblique cross of perforated dots, symbolising the earth’s axis.
At the top, in large letters, the inscription ‘LIETUVA’ is engraved. To the right of the inscription is the Mint symbol ‘LMK’ (Lietuvos Monetų Kalykla), and to the left the year of issue ‘2016’.
All around the coin are the usual 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.
On the reverse side, the Lithuania 2 Euro Coins 2016 coin features the usual common face.
The coin is included in a FDC Coincard.
Author: Jolanta Mikulskytė and Giedrisu Paulauskis
Valore 2 Euro LIETUVA 2016 Commemorative Lituania – Cultura Baltica
- The value of the 2 Euro Commemorative Coin of Lithuania minted in 2016 to celebrate Baltic Culture is €2.50.
Lithuania 2 Euro 2017 – Vilnius Lietuva 2017
The fourth coin in this collection is the Lithuania 2 Euro Coins 2017 minted to celebrate Vilnius City of Culture.
The obverse depicts the National Face, with the city of Vilnius itself, highlighting the city’s most characteristic and identifying points. To the upper left is the inscription “VILNIUS”, while to the right, also at the top, is the inscription “LIETUVA” followed by the minting year “2017”.
In the centre, slightly shifted to the right, is the symbol of the Vilnius Mint ‘LMK’ (Lietuvos Monetų Kalykla), while further to the left is a ‘V’ within a circle.
On the outermost edge, as usual, are the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.
The reverse side is engraved with the Face common to all commemoratives.
The coin is included in a FDC Coincard.
Author: Vladas Orzekauskas
Value of Lithuania 2 Euro 2017 – Vilnius Lietuva 2017 – City of Culture
- The numismatic value of the Lithuanian Commemorative minted in 2017 to celebrate Vilnius City of Culture is €2.50.
Lithuania 2 Euro 2018 – 100th Anniversary of the Baltic States
Here we come to a 2 Euro Commemorative Coin of Lithuania of no small historical importance. Specifically, this coin was minted in 2018 to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Baltic States.
Of course, the currency is also common to Estonia and Latvia, the other two Baltic States.
On the obverse we can see a wonderful stylised representation of the three states as three Baltic sisters with their hair intertwined, an allegory indicating their deep union.
On what could be identified as the head of the three sisters are engraved the three coats of arms of the Baltic States (i.e. Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia).
To the left of the design is the inscription ‘LIETUVA’ with the symbol of the Vilnius Mint ‘LMK’ (Lietuvos Monetų Kalykla) beside it. To the right is the year mark ‘2018’ with the initials of the author ‘JP’.
All around the coin are the usual 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.
In the reverso of the Lithuania 2 Euro Coins 2018 we are talking about the same face as any other 2-euro coin, the Common Face.
The coin is included in the divisional FDC and in a Coincard FDC.
Author: Justas Petrulis
Value of Lithuania 2 Euro 2018 Coins
- The value of this Baltic Commemorative Coin, minted in 2018 on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Baltic States, is €2.50
Lithuania 2 Euro 2018 – Lithuanian Dance and Song Festival
The next 2 Euro Commemorative Coin of Lithuania was minted in 2018 on the occasion of the Lithuanian Dance and Song Festival, an event that is so deeply felt in the country that it ends up on the National Face of this coin.
On the obverse of this 2-euro Lithuania coin, we can observe engraved stylised figures of birds and people represented according to Lithuanian folk art. It is particularly important to note that the people, represented as a paper cut-out, represent folk dances and songs.
The inscription ‘LIETUVA’ is engraved at the bottom, the year of issue ‘2018’ on the left and the symbol of the Vilnius Mint ‘LMK’ (Lietuvos Monetų Kalykla) on the right.
The outermost edge is engraved with the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.
As usual, the common face for all 2-euro coins is on the reverse of the coin.
This coin is included in a FDC Coincard and a UNC Coincard.
Author: Eglė Ratkutė
Value of Lithuania 2 Euro 2018 – Lithuanian Dance and Song Festival – LIETUVA 2018
- The value of the Lithuania 2 Euro Coins 2018, minted in 2018 on the occasion of the Lithuanian Song and Dance Festival, is €3.
Lithuania 2 Euro 2019 – Sutartines
This 2-euro commemorative coin of Lithuania was specifically minted in 2019 to honour the Sutartines, or Lithuanian folk songs. So this coin, like the previous one, celebrates Baltic folk culture.
On the obverse, the faces of three women are engraved perfectly in the centre, with concentric lines running from their hair. Thus the symbolic union of the hairs returns. The latter represent the melodies of Lithuanian folk songs.
The lines widen in places and then narrow again, alternating with various geometrical motifs and figures. At the top there is the inscription ‘LIETUVA’, on the left ‘SUTARTINES’ and on the right the symbol of the Vilnius Mint ‘LMK’ (Lietuvos Monetų Kalykla) with the year of issue ‘2019’.
On the outermost edge, as usual, are engraved the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.
The obverse features a common face, identical to that of any other 2-euro coin.
The coin is included in a FDC Coincard.
Author: Liudas Parulskis
Value of Lithuania 2 Euro 2019 – Sutartines
- The value of the Lithuanian Commemorative coin minted in 2019 to celebrate the Sutartines is €3.
Lithuania 2 Euro 2019 – Žemaitija
Once again, Lithuania is able to impress with its coins. Specifically, this 2 Euro Commemorative coin was minted in 2019 and is the first of a pentaseries on the ethnographic regions that make up Lithuania (“Lietuvos etnografiniai regionai”).
This first coin is dedicated to the Žemaitija region.
On the obverse of the Lithuania 2 Euro Coins 2019 we can see the Coat of Arms of the Region. This is a bear standing on its hind legs with a chain collar around its neck. This is placed inside a shield and has a crown at the top.
The shield is held on the left by an armoured soldier, symbolising courage and strength, and on the right by a goddess, symbolising hope.
Underneath there is an engraved banner with the inscription “PATRIA UNA” or “One Homeland”. At the top, the word “LIETUVA” is printed in large letters, while the lower part bears the word “ŽEMAITIJA”, followed by the year of issue, “2019”.
To the right is the symbol of the Vilnius Mint ‘LMK’ (Lietuvos Monetų Kalykla). All around the coin are the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European States.
The Common Face, on the other hand, represents the Verso of the commemorative.
The coin is included in a FDC Coincard.
Author: Rolandas Rimkūnas
Value of Lithuania 2 Euro 2019 – Žemaitija LIETUVA
- The 2 Euro commemorative coin of Lithuania minted in 2019 in honour of the ethnographic region Žemaitija has a current value of €3.
Lithuania 2 Euro 2020 – Aukštaitija
We now come to the 2 Euro Commemorative Lithuania 2020 coin. Another coin from the pentaserie dedicated to the regions of Lithuania, the second one. Issued on 16/09/2020.
Specifically, this coin was minted in 2020 to represent the Aukštaitija region.
On the obverse we can see the coat of arms of the region, a knight with drawn sword in the middle of a shield. The shield is then supported by two angelic figures on the right and left.
On the obverse of the 2 euro Lithuanian 2010, below the shield, there is a long drape with the inscription PATRIA TUAM MUNDUM EXISTIMA, which translates as “consider your homeland as the whole world”.
The inscription LIETUVA is engraved at the top, followed immediately by the minting year 2020. Then, at the bottom, there is the inscription Aukštaitija and the symbol of the Lithuanian Mint LMK (Lietuvos Monetų Kalykla).
On the outermost edge, as usual, are the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.
The obverse of the coin, on the other hand, is no different from any other common side of the 2-euro coins.
Author: Rolandas Rimkūnas
Value of Lithuania 2 Euro 2020 Coins – Aukštaitija
- The value of the two Lithuania 2020 Commemorative Euros, minted to celebrate the ethnographic region of Aukštaitija, is €3.50.
Lithuania 2 Euro 2020 – Hill of the Crosses
These 2 Euro Commemorative coins from Lithuania 2020 are dedicated to the Hill of Crosses, a pilgrimage site near the town of Šiauliai. Issued on 4/11/2020. NC. This coin is dedicated to the Hill of Crosses, a very picturesque place and pilgrimage destination in Lithuania with thousands and thousands of crosses of different sizes, shapes and materials. A painful symbol of the faith, suffering and hope of the Lithuanian people.
On the obverse of the Lithuania 2 Euro Coins 2020, there is a view of the Hill of Crosses with the staircase and some of the more than 400,000 crosses. On the upper part the year of issue 2020 LIETUVA and on the lower part the inscription Hill of Crosses in Lithuanian: KRYŽIŲ KALNAS followed by the mint mark LMK (which stands for Lietuvos Monetų Kalykla). The coin’s outer ring is engraved with the 12 European stars.
Have a look at the reverse side. Well, it features the common face, which is the same for all 2-euro coins.
The knurled edge bears the words LAISVĖ, VIENYBĖ, GEROVĖ (i.e. FREEDOM, UNITY, PROSPERITY).
Value of Lithuania 2 Euro 2020 – Hill of the Crosses LIETUVA 2020
- The value of the two Euro commemorative coins Lithuania 2020, minted for the Hill of Crosses, is €3.
Lithuania 2 Euro 2021 – Biosphere ŽUVINTAS UNESCO
Here is the 2 Euro Commemorative Lithuania 2021 dedicated to the UNESCO Biosphere. This specific coin was issued on 19/05/2021
The obverse depicts a view of a lagoon in the Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve, one of the UNESCO reserves that is part of the Man and the Biosphere project. Now, the animals depicted are the characteristic fauna of the lake, including a red-bellied howler, a bittern, a haystack, a royal swan and a flock of cranes.
Then, the upper part of the coin bears the inscription LIETUVA and at the bottom the year of issue 2021, the mint mark “Lietuvos Monetų Kalykla” LMK and ŽUVINTAS UNESCO. In the nickel outer ring are the twelve stars of the European Union.
The obverse is the part of the coin with the 2 euro value side.
Outline: knurled with the inscription LAISVĖ, VIENYBĖ, GEROVĖ (FREEDOM, UNITY, PROSPERITY)
Minting error
There is, however, an erroneously minted version with the inscription DIEVS SVĒTĪ LATVIJU (God Bless Latvia), but this is a rare coin in its own right and highly sought-after, worth far more than its face value. Only 500 rare coins with minting errors exist.
Authors: Eglė Ratkutė / Ernestas Žemaitis.
Value of Lithuania 2 Euro LIETUVA 2021 ŽUVINTAS UNESCO
- The value of the two Lithuanian 2021 Commemorative Euros minted in honour of the UNESCO Biosphere is €3.
- The version with the minting error, 500 copies, is worth 1,000€.
Lithuania 2 Euro 2021 – Dzūkija
This is the third coin in the series dedicated to the Regions of Lithuania. Issued 2021. Dzukija is located in the southern part of Lithuania and in Lithuanian the meaning of Dzukija is land of songs ( Dainava).
On the Obverse the coat of arms of the ethnographic region of Dzukija, i.e. a banner supported on the right and left by two heraldic Lions with a white Warrior with shield engraved on it, in the ribbon below there is the motto EX GENTE BELLICISISSIMA POPULIS LABORIOSUS.
The upper part of the coin bears the inscription LIETUVA 2021, while the lower part bears the mint mark LMK (Lietuvos Monetų Kalykla) and DZÚKIJA.
The common face with the value side is on the reverse of the coin.
Its edge is knurled and bears the words LAISVĖ, VIENYBĖ, GEROVĖ (FREEDOM, UNITY, PROSPERITY).
Value of Lithuania 2 Euro 2021 – Dzūkija
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Table and Values of the 2 Euro Commemorative Coin of Lithuania
Below you will find the table containing the values and prices of all Lithuanian 2 Euro commemorative coins.
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Arguments related to Euro coins Lithuania:
- You can see the value, rarity and description of all Lithuanian divisional coins here: Lithuania Euro coins
See the 2-euro commemorative coins of other European countries:
- The valuable 2 Euro Vatican coins can be seen here and the 2 Euro Italy coins here.
- There are also 2 Euro commemorative coins from Malta and 2 Euro coins from San Marino.
- Also worth seeing are the 2 Euro Coins of Greece and the 2 Euro Coin of Germany.
- The 2 Euro Coin of Spain, the 2 Euro coins France and the 2 Euro Monaco coins are also interesting.
- See also the 2 Euro Slovenia coins, the 2 Euro Lithuania coins and the 2 Euro Latvia coins
- 2 Euro Austria coins can be found here and 2 Euro Netherlands here.
- Cyprus’ 2 Euro coins, Ireland’s 2 Euro coins and Estonia’s 2 Euro coins are here.
- Check also the 2 Euro Andorra coins, the 2 Euro Slovakia and the 2 Euro Finland coins.
- The 2 Euro coins from Belgium, the 2 Euro Luxembourg and finally the 2 Euro from Portugal are here.