Today a numismatic coinset of the Republic of Lithuania circulation coins and a commemorative sign of the 2011 issue was placed into circulation.

“The commemorative sign of the numismatic coinset of the litas coins and cents of this year emission reminds Lithuania of fatal events that happened on the 13^th of January 1991 and of the recognition of our state that followed these events. I believe this coinset, as all previous sets will be popular among Lithuanian and foreign collectors”, - said Mr Audrius Misevicius, Member of the Board of the Bank of Lithuania, Chairman of the Currency Design and Production Commission.

The Bank of Lithuania earlier issued six numismatic sets: in 1991, 2000, 2003, 2008, 2009, 2010. The set issued last year contained a commemorative sign dedicated to the 20^th anniversary of Independence.

The mintage of the new coinset is 4 500 pieces. It is composed of 10, 20, 50 centas and 1, 2, 5 Litas denomination circulation coins and the commemorative sign among them. The author of the sign is the sculptor Giedrius Paulauskis. The coins and the sign have been struck by the Lithuanian Mint.

Source of information: Bank of Lithuania: www.lb.lt