5 Euro – Rrole of the Lithuanian Catholic Church in Unarmed Resistance (2023)

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Additional information

Title / Occasion	Rrole of the Lithuanian Catholic Church in Unarmed Resistance
Country	Lithuania
Denomination	5 Euro
Year of Issue	2023
Material	Silver
Fineness	Ag .925
Size (mm)	28.70
Weight	12.44 g
Shape	Round
Edge	Lettered: LIETUVOS KATALIKŲ BAŽNYČIOS VAIDMUO NEGINKLUOTAME PASIPRIEŠINIME (The role of the Lithuanian Catholic Church in unarmed resistance) More: https://www.lb.lt/en/collector-and-commemorativ
Quality	Proof
Mint	Lithuanian Mint
Mintmark	Lithuanian Mintmark
Mintage	2750
Designer	Čigriejūtė, Rūta Ona

Description obverse

The obverse of the coin features a cross formed by microfilms. According to the traditional composition of the coat of arms, areas divided by the cross feature the Vytis, the symbol of the coat of arms of the Lithuanian state which was being fought for, the church of Simnas, the place of origin of the Chronicle of the Catholic Church in Lithuania, and the moment of handing over the publication (pass on after reading). The top of the composition features a dove carrying the microfilm cross. LIETUVA, 2023, €5