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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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