Coin dedicated to the Sea Festival
(from the series “Traditional Lithuanian Celebrations“)
Obverse
The obverse of the coin features Vytis (the coat of arms of the Republic of Lithuania), the coat of arms of Klaipėda, the inscription LIETUVA (LITHUANIA), denomination (€5), the year of issue (2021) and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint – all of them as if imprinted on the seaside sand.
In the middle of the silver coin, there is a tiny piece of amber – the symbol of the Baltic Sea.
Reverse
The reverse of the coin depicts the symbols of the Sea Festival and Klaipėda that create an inviting and festive mood. Above them is the inscription JŪROS ŠVENTĖ (SEA FESTIVAL). Reverse is created by Rytas Jonas Belevicius.
More about the coin in website of Lithuanian bank: https://www.lb.lt/en/collector-and-commemorative-coins-2/coin-dedicated-to-the-sea-festival-from-the-series-traditional-lithuanian-celebrations-1
https://www.lb.lt/lt/naujienos/juros-sventei-skirtoje-monetoje-gintaro-gabalelis?fbclid=IwAR0_DtVXWCUGaTpGq0WPsuBuWp3Cx7z4g6e0Lf6-oG0UXP85okNhYXWaL8A
