2 Euro - Hill of Crosses (2020)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 256 |
| 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 Rytas Jonas Belevičius
Lettering:
2020 LIETUVA
KRYŽIŲ
KALNAS
Description:
The Hill of Crosses: fragments of wooden and forged crosses, symbolising Lithuanian cross-crafting and folk culture. Cross-crafting and cross-symbolism in Lithuania are included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Inscriptions LITHUANIA and THE HILL OF CROSSES, the year of issue and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union flag.
2020 LIETUVA
KRYŽIŲ
KALNAS
Description:
The Hill of Crosses: fragments of wooden and forged crosses, symbolising Lithuanian cross-crafting and folk culture. Cross-crafting and cross-symbolism in Lithuania are included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Inscriptions LITHUANIA and THE HILL OF CROSSES, the year of issue and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 495,000 | Very Common | |
| 2020 | 5,000 | In sets only | Unknown |