New Litas (1993-2014) Coin List
The New Litas was the official currency of Lithuania from 1993 to 2014, marking a significant period in the country's economic history following its independence from the Soviet Union. This currency played a crucial role in stabilizing the Lithuanian economy and preparing the country for its eventual integration into the Eurozone.
Introduction and characteristics of the New Litas
The New Litas was introduced on June 25, 1993, replacing the talonas, a temporary currency used after independence. The monetary system was based on 100 centas to 1 litas. New Litas coins were minted in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 centas, as well as 1, 2 and 5 litas. These pieces featured designs reflecting Lithuanian culture and history, including the national coat of arms, the Vytis (Knight), and important historical figures such as Grand Duke Gediminas on the 1 litas coin.
Evolution and legacy of the New Litas
During its two decades of circulation, the New Litas remained a stable and reliable currency, contributing significantly to Lithuania's economic growth. In 2002, the litas was pegged to the euro at a fixed rate of 3.4528 litas per euro in preparation for the eventual adoption of the European currency. This stability helped to attract foreign investment and improve confidence in the Lithuanian economy. On January 1, 2015, Lithuania officially adopted the euro, marking the end of the New Litas era. However, litas coins remain objects of interest to collectors, representing an important period in Lithuania's monetary history and symbolizing the country's transition to a modern market economy and its integration into the European Union.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable New Litas (1993-2014) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Lithuania
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Lithuania.
Old Litas 1922-1941 New Litas 1993-2014 Euro 2015-?Coin Catalog
Lituania | 1 centas
Lituania | 2 centai
Lituania | 5 centai
Lituania | 10 centu
Lituania | 20 centu
Lituania | 50 centu
Lituania | 1 litas
Lituania | 2 litai
Lituania | 5 litai
Lituania | 10 litu (Darius and Girenas)
Lituania | 10 litu (Visit of John Paul II)
Lituania | 10 litu (International Song Festival)
Lituania | 10 litu (5th World Lithuanian Sport Games)
Lituania | 10 centu
Lituania | 20 centu
Lituania | 50 centu
Lituania | 1 litas (75th Anniversary of the Bank of Lithuania)
Lituania | 1 litas
Lituania | 2 litai
Lituania | 5 litai
Lituania | 10 litu (Vilnius)
Lituania | 10 litu (Kaunas)
Lituania | 1 litas (10th Anniversary of the Baltic Way)
Lituania | 10 litu (Klaipeda)
Lituania | 1 litas (425th Anniversary of Vilnius University)
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