2 Euro - Lithuanian tradition of straw gardens inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (2024)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 291 |
| Weight (g) | 8.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.75 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bi-metallic Nickel-Brass plated Nickel center in Copper-Nickel ring |
| Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 2.36 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Engraved by Tomas Dragūnas
Lettering:
LIETUVA
2024
Description:
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). Inscription LITHUANIA, the year of issue, the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint and the twelve stars of the EU. Straw gardens are a Baltic cultural tradition that carries decorative and ceremonial significance and is related to well-being and spirituality.
More: https://www.lb.lt/en/collector-and-commemorative-coins-2/coin-dedicated-to-the-lithuanian-tradition-of-straw-gardens-inscribed-on-the-unesco-representative-list-of-the-intangible-cultural-heritage-of-humanity
LIETUVA
2024
Description:
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). Inscription LITHUANIA, the year of issue, the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint and the twelve stars of the EU. Straw gardens are a Baltic cultural tradition that carries decorative and ceremonial significance and is related to well-being and spirituality.
More: https://www.lb.lt/en/collector-and-commemorative-coins-2/coin-dedicated-to-the-lithuanian-tradition-of-straw-gardens-inscribed-on-the-unesco-representative-list-of-the-intangible-cultural-heritage-of-humanity
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of Europe. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of Europe. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
Edge
Lettering:
LAISVĖ * VIENYBĖ * GEROVĖ
Description:
Reeded with inscription: FREEDOM * UNITY* WELL-BEING.
LAISVĖ * VIENYBĖ * GEROVĖ
Description:
Reeded with inscription: FREEDOM * UNITY* WELL-BEING.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 495,000 | Very Common | |
| 2024 | 5,000 | BU | Common |