1.5 Euro - ANBO aircraft - 100 years (2025)
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Features
| Denomination | 1.5 Euro |
| Weight (g) | 11.1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 27.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1.77 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating |
Obverse
Engraved by Tomas Dragūnas
Lettering:
ANBO I
LIETUVA
2025 1.50€
ANBO VIII
Description:
Stylised models of ANBO aircraft and the double cross (insignia of Lithuanian Air Force). In a semicircle are titles of aircraft “ANBO I” and “ANBO VIII”, the inscription “Lithuania” (Lietuva) and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint. The denomination (€1.50) and the year of issue appear next to the models.
The ANBO I was a single-seat aircraft developed in Lithuania, proposed as a trainer for the Lithuanian Army.
The ANBO VIII was a Lithuanian bomber-reconnaissance monoplane designed by Antanas Gustaitis and built by Karo Aviacijos Tiekimo Skyrius. It was a low-wing monoplane with a tailwheel landing gear, an enclosed two-seat tandem cockpit and powered by a 694 kW Bristol Pegasus XVIII radial engine. The prototype and only ANBO VIII was first flown on 5 September 1939 and was still under testing when the country was annexed by the Soviet Union.
ANBO I
LIETUVA
2025 1.50€
ANBO VIII
Description:
Stylised models of ANBO aircraft and the double cross (insignia of Lithuanian Air Force). In a semicircle are titles of aircraft “ANBO I” and “ANBO VIII”, the inscription “Lithuania” (Lietuva) and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint. The denomination (€1.50) and the year of issue appear next to the models.
The ANBO I was a single-seat aircraft developed in Lithuania, proposed as a trainer for the Lithuanian Army.
The ANBO VIII was a Lithuanian bomber-reconnaissance monoplane designed by Antanas Gustaitis and built by Karo Aviacijos Tiekimo Skyrius. It was a low-wing monoplane with a tailwheel landing gear, an enclosed two-seat tandem cockpit and powered by a 694 kW Bristol Pegasus XVIII radial engine. The prototype and only ANBO VIII was first flown on 5 September 1939 and was still under testing when the country was annexed by the Soviet Union.
Reverse
Engraved by Tomas Dragūnas
Lettering:
ANBO
LĖKTUVAMS –
100
METŲ
ANTANAS GUSTAITIS
ANBO IV
Description:
Inscription "ANBO aircraft – 100 years" (ANBO is an acronym for Antanas Nori Būti Ore, Antanas wants to be in the air). It also features a portrait of the aeronautical engineer who laid the foundations of aviation in Lithuania, a stylised model of a military aircraft, as well as the inscriptions “Antanas Gustaitis” and “ANBO IV” arranged in a semicircle.
Antanas Gustaitis (1898-03-26 – 1941-10-16) was a Brigadier General in the Lithuanian Armed Forces who modernized the Lithuanian Air Force. He was the architect or aeronautical engineer who undertook the task to design and construct several military trainers and reconnaissance aircraft (ANBO).
The ANBO IV was a reconnaissance aircraft used by the Lithuanian Air Force in World War II. The Lithuanian ANBO 41 was far ahead of the most modern foreign reconnaissance aircraft of that time in structural features, and most importantly in speed and in climb rate. All ANBO 41 aircraft were likely destroyed during World War II.
ANBO
LĖKTUVAMS –
100
METŲ
ANTANAS GUSTAITIS
ANBO IV
Description:
Inscription "ANBO aircraft – 100 years" (ANBO is an acronym for Antanas Nori Būti Ore, Antanas wants to be in the air). It also features a portrait of the aeronautical engineer who laid the foundations of aviation in Lithuania, a stylised model of a military aircraft, as well as the inscriptions “Antanas Gustaitis” and “ANBO IV” arranged in a semicircle.
Antanas Gustaitis (1898-03-26 – 1941-10-16) was a Brigadier General in the Lithuanian Armed Forces who modernized the Lithuanian Air Force. He was the architect or aeronautical engineer who undertook the task to design and construct several military trainers and reconnaissance aircraft (ANBO).
The ANBO IV was a reconnaissance aircraft used by the Lithuanian Air Force in World War II. The Lithuanian ANBO 41 was far ahead of the most modern foreign reconnaissance aircraft of that time in structural features, and most importantly in speed and in climb rate. All ANBO 41 aircraft were likely destroyed during World War II.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20,000 | Common |