On March 3rd 2017, the Bank of Lithuania launched a new 5 and 1.5 euro silver and CuNi collector coins dedicated to the Kaziukas’ Fair under Traditional Lithuanian Celebrations coin series.

CuNi coin face value 1.5 Euro

Each member state which has adopted the euro has the right to mint collector euro coins, selecting the denomination, metal and other features at its discretion. hese coins must significantly differ from circulation coins in at least two of the following three features: colour, diameter or weight. Such coins are only legal tender in the issuing country, unlike circulation and commemorative euro coins, which are legal tender in the entire euro area.

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