Coin "Coin dedicated to Basketball"

Name	Coin dedicated to Basketball
Presented by	Bank of Lithuania
Nominal value	50 litas
Metal	Gold 999°
Thickness	1,1
Mintage	5000
Production quality	Proof
Description of obverse and reverse	The obverse and the reverse of the coin feature a stylized basketball ball. The obverse features a stylized Vytis, the symbol of the state emblem of the Republic of Lithuania, an inscription «LIETUVA» (Lithuania), the inscription of the denomination «50 LITŲ» (50 litas) and the year of issue «2011». The reverse also bears an inscription «EUROPOS KREPŠINIO ČEMPIONATAS 2011» (The European Baskelball Championship 2011). The edge of the gold coin is plain.
A brief annotation	Basketball is one of the most popular games all over the world. In Lithuania, it is a national pride, a rallying passion in addition. Victories of Lithuanian basketball players in world, European championships and Olympic Games confirm that Lithuania is deservedly called a basketball country.
Designer	The graphic design: Liudas Parulskis. The plaster model: Giedrius Paulauskis
Producer	The Mint of Lithuania

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