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50 Litų Kernave
| Issuer | Bank of Lithuania |
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| Year | 2005 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays a stylized representation of a medieval Lithuanian coin from the late 14th century, rendered in high relief at center. Within its circular design, the Vytis—the armored knight on horseback, serving as the emblem of the Grand Duke and state coat of arms—occupies the central field. The surrounding legend reads LIETUVA LMK 2005 50 LITŲ, incorporating the country name, mint mark, year of issue, and denomination. The composition evokes the numismatic heritage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. |
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| Obverse lettering | LIETUVA LMK 2005 50 LITŲ (Translation: Lithuania LMK 2005 50 litas) |
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Kęrnave, the site honored by this issue, served as one of the earliest capitals of the medieval Lithuanian state before being sacked and burned by the Teutonic Knights in 1365. The settlement was never rebuilt as a functioning town. UNESCO inscribed the Kęrnave Archaeological Site as a World Heritage Site in 2004 — the year immediately preceding this coin's release — making the timing deliberate.