2 Euro - UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme: Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve (2021)
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 |
Obverse
Engraved by Eglė Ratkutė and Ernestas Žemaitis
Lettering:
LIETUVA
2021
ŽUVINTAS UNESCO
Description:
Characteristic surroundings of Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve, which belongs to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme: remote islands of a unique bird lake and Lithuania’s largest wetland as well as its distinctive fauna. In the foreground there is a great bittern reaching for a fire-bellied toad floating in the water. In rushes depicted on the right there is an aquatic warbler, above - a flock of common cranes and a mute swan, symbolising the establishment of the Reserve. The composition is surrounded by inscriptions LITHUANIA, ŽUVINTAS, UNESCO, 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.
LIETUVA
2021
ŽUVINTAS UNESCO
Description:
Characteristic surroundings of Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve, which belongs to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme: remote islands of a unique bird lake and Lithuania’s largest wetland as well as its distinctive fauna. In the foreground there is a great bittern reaching for a fire-bellied toad floating in the water. In rushes depicted on the right there is an aquatic warbler, above - a flock of common cranes and a mute swan, symbolising the establishment of the Reserve. The composition is surrounded by inscriptions LITHUANIA, ŽUVINTAS, UNESCO, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 495,000 | Very Common | |
| 2021 | 5,000 | In sets only | Unknown |