The Bank of Lithuania issued a 50 litas commemorative coin dedicated to the 600th anniversary of the christening of Samogitia.

Samogitia is one of the five ethnic regions of Lithuania. It has a long and storied cultural history, including it’s own distinct language. In 1413, the region became the last in Europe to be converted to Christianity, a significant event in the history of the European continent.

50 litas coin is made of Silver Ag 925, Diameter 38.61 mm, Weight 28.28 g, Quality proof
The edge of the silver coin bears the inscription CONVERSIO CHRISTIANA SAMOGITIAE MCDXIII (eng. CONVERSION TO CHRISTIANITY OF SAMOGITIA 1413)

The obverse of the coin features a stylized Vytis, the state emblem of the Republic of Lithuania in the centre; the inscription LIETUVA (Lithuania) above it; the denomination 50 LITŲ (50 litas) at the bottom. The mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint is on the obverse of the coins.

On the reverse of the coins, a symbolic fragment of christening is artistically depicted in the center, the inscriptions ŽEMAITIJOS KRIKŠTAS (eng. SAMOGITIA CHRISTENING) and 600 are arranged around the fragment.

The coin is minted at UAB Lietuvos monetų kalykla (Lithuanian Mint). Mintage of silver coins 3,000 pieces. Coins are designed by Petras Repšys.

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