2 Euro - 100 years of Basketball in Lithuania (2022)
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Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| 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 | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Egidijus Rapolis
Lettering:
LIETUVA
1922-2022
Description:
Contour of the map of Lithuania arranged as a basketball court in the center, which signifies that basketball has been played in Lithuania already for 100 years. The coin also features the inscriptions Lithuania, 1922-2022 and the logo of the Lithuanian mint, its manufacturer, arranged in a semi-circle around the center. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union flag.
LIETUVA
1922-2022
Description:
Contour of the map of Lithuania arranged as a basketball court in the center, which signifies that basketball has been played in Lithuania already for 100 years. The coin also features the inscriptions Lithuania, 1922-2022 and the logo of the Lithuanian mint, its manufacturer, arranged in a semi-circle around the center. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union flag.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 742,500 | Very Common | |
| 2022 | 7,500 | In sets only | Unknown |