Subject of the commemorative coin:
Samogitian
Description of the design:
The effigy depicts a bear standing on its hind legs, wearing a gourmet chain around its neck. The image has been on the Samogitian coat of arms since the 16th century. The bear is placed against a shield topped by a crown, held by a soldier in armor (a symbol of courage, sacrifice and patriotism) and a goddess with an anchor (a symbol of hope). Below it is the Latin inscription “PATRIA UNA” (one fatherland). Around the effigy are the inscriptions “LIETUVA” (Lithuania) and “ŽEMAITIJA” (Samogitia), the year of issuance “2019” and the mint mark of the Lithuanian Mint. The coin’s outer ring depicts the twelve stars of the European flag.
Lithuania 2019: Samogitien
Circulation:
500,000 coins
Date of issue:
September 10, 2019