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Category Archives: Lithuania Coins
Latvia: New silver Proof coin marks centenary anniversary of Latvia’s war of independence
The Latvijas Banka is issuing (7th November) silver collector coins entitled “Freedom Fights (1918–1920),” which are dedicated to the Latvian War of Independence and all the people who helped to win independence and hold freedom in high esteem. The Republic of Latvia as it is known today was born on the ruins of empires that had collapsed as a result of World War I
Latvia: New silver Proof coin marks centenary anniversary of Latvia’s war of independence
The Latvijas Banka is issuing (7th November) silver collector coins entitled “Freedom Fights (1918–1920),” which are dedicated to the Latvian War of Independence and all the people who helped to win independence and hold freedom in high esteem. The Republic of Latvia as it is known today was born on the ruins of empires that had collapsed as a result of World War I
Georgia: New collector’s coin issued in celebration of the centenary anniversary of the National Bank
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The National Bank of Georgia has announced the issue of silver Proof collector coins that are issued in celebration of the country’s first National Bank, which was established 100 years ago, in December 1919
Georgia: New collector’s coin issued in celebration of the centenary anniversary of the National Bank
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The National Bank of Georgia has announced the issue of silver Proof collector coins that are issued in celebration of the country’s first National Bank, which was established 100 years ago, in December 1919
Georgia: Gold and silver Proof coins issued in celebration of national rugby team
The National Bank of Georgia has announced (28th August) the issue of gold and silver Proof collector coins which highlight Georgia’s National Rugby League, the Georgian Lelos, which is competing in the Rugby World Cup in Japan from the 20th September to the 2nd November.
The governor of the National Bank of Georgia, Koba Gvenetadze, participated in the launch of the new collector coins
Latvia: Eminent Modernist artist Niklāvs Strunke remembered on latest off-shaped silver coins
The Bank of Latvia has announced (7th July) they will issue new silver Proof collector coins of a specific shape dedicated to the creative heritage of Niklāvs Strunke (1894–1966). Strunke was a Latvian painter, graphic artist, and stage designer
Latvia: Eminent Modernist artist Niklāvs Strunke remembered on latest off-shaped silver coins
The Bank of Latvia has announced (7th July) they will issue new silver Proof collector coins of a specific shape dedicated to the creative heritage of Niklāvs Strunke (1894–1966). Strunke was a Latvian painter, graphic artist, and stage designer
Latvia: New silver Proof coin issued in recognition of the establishment of Curonian Kings
The Latvijas Bankas have issued (17th August) new collector coins which are dedicated to the era in Latvia’s history when the advancement of the Curonian Kings was predominant in the region. The subject also highlights a part of the earlier Latvian nation which managed to safeguard its personal freedom and independence for centuries
Lithuania: Centenary of independence celebrated with innovative new silver coin
The Bank of Lithuania have released (16th February) new collector’s coins which are minted in celebration of the country’s centenary anniversary of its second proclamation of independence, declared on the 16th February 1918. In the midst of the Great War and the abdication of Russia’s last czar, Nicholas II, along with the emergence of the Bolsheviks in Russia, the council of Lithuania declared themselves independent of the remnants of the Russian Empire
Estonia–Latvia–Lithuania unveil new joint-issue €2 coin celebrating Independence centenary anniversary
As part of the upcoming centenary anniversary being observed by the three Baltic Republics, each of their central banks will issue a commemorative €2 coin with a single design relevant to all three countries. The new coin was unveiled on the 11th April, with the winning design from a competition open to anyone interested in casting a vote
Estonia–Latvia–Lithuania unveil new joint-issue €2 coin celebrating Independence centenary anniversary
As part of the upcoming centenary anniversary being observed by the three Baltic Republics, each of their central banks will issue a commemorative €2 coin with a single design relevant to all three countries. The new coin was unveiled on the 11th April, with the winning design from a competition open to anyone interested in casting a vote
Latvia: Enchanting “Latvian Fairy Tales” series features “An Old Man’s Mitten” on new silver coin
The Bank of Latvia have issued (28th March) the latest silver coin in their popular and ongoing “Latvian Fairy Tales” series, which was introduced two years ago. The coin features the fairy tale entitled “An Old Man’s Mitten
Latvia: Enchanting “Latvian Fairy Tales” series features “An Old Man’s Mitten” on new silver coin
The Bank of Latvia have issued (28th March) the latest silver coin in their popular and ongoing “Latvian Fairy Tales” series, which was introduced two years ago. The coin features the fairy tale entitled “An Old Man’s Mitten
Struve Geodetic Arc from UNESCO World Heritage List Featured on New Silver Coin
The Bank of Lithuania have launched a silver coin which honors and celebrates one of the most remarkable human attempts to determine the Earth’s shape and size which required a very concentrated level of multi-national co-operation during a time in European history when it wasn’t as possible as it is today. The Struve Geodetic Arc project – named for its founder Friedrich Georg Wilhelm von Struve (1793 – 1864) an eminent professor at Tartu University, Estonia and long-time head of the University’s astronomy observatory who sought to concisely explore and determine the Earth’s shape and size
Lithuania Becomes Newest Member of the Eurozone
The Lietuvos bankas has become a member (1st January) of the Eurosystem as the euro entered circulation in Lithuania today, bringing the number of European Union (EU) Member States using the single European currency to 19, the European Central Bank (ECB) announced. Lietuvos bankas, the national central bank of Lithuania, becomes a member of the Eurosystem, the central banking system of the euro area, which comprises the ECB and 19 national central banks
Lithuania Says “Farewell” to the Litas on New Silver Collector Coin
The Bank of Lithuania have issued a new silver coin which will mark an important day and event in the country’s modern history, that of its admission into the European Union’s Euro-zone. As a celebration of this event and to say a loving and appreciative “Farewell” to the Litas, the Bank of Lithuania has issued a very special commemorative coin
Lithuania to Join the Eurozone on January 1, 2015
The European Central Bank and the Bank of Lithuania – Lietuvos Bankas have announced that Lithuania, the last of the three Baltic States to join the Eurozone, will do so from the 1st January 2015.
The EU Council formally approved the accession of Lithuania to the euro area on 1 January 2015 and determined the euro conversion rate of the Lithuanian Litas at 3
Lithuania Science and Baltic Studies Feature on New Gold Coin
The Bank of Lithuania have issued a new gold coin which focuses on Baltic Science – their contributors and its achievements. This coin highlights the studies of the region, its language and culture