Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Lithuania 50 litas 2013 - Christening of Samogitia

New silver collectors issue:

'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.



(news by Pabitra Saha)

LINK: Bank of Lithuania

SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Silver Ag 925
Quality: proof
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Weight: 28.28 g
Mintage: 3,000


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