Lithuania 2019: Sutartinės (Lithuanian multipart songs — inscribed on the Unesco Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity)

The design features linear motifs, symbolising polyphonic melodies of the unique Lithuanian heritage — folk songs sutartinės. The lines are widening and narrowing again, spinning into a swirl decorated with various miniature geometric and nature figures. The inscription of the issuing country ‘LIETUVA’, as well as the inscription ‘SUTARTINĖS’ (Lithuanian multipart songs) and the year of issuance ‘2019’ are depicted in semicircle. The mark of the Lithuanian Mint is featured as well. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Country

Lithuania

Year

2019

Mintage

500000

Issue date

3rd quarter 2019

Joint issue

Non