Lithuania 1.5 euro 2024 – Lithuanian folk tale “Twelve Brothers, Twelve Black Ravens”

The reverse of the coin depicts the silhouette of the main character of the fairy tale (sister) and the symbolic figures of her twelve brothers, black ravens, descending and turning into people. The composition is surrounded by the inscription “Twelve Brothers, Twelve Black Ravens.”

The obverse of the coin depicts a knitting pattern, which depicts the main motif of the fairy tale, the inscription “Lietuva“ and a symbolic silhouette of a horseman. The composition is surrounded by small stars and a moon, the denomination of 1.50 euros, the mark of the Lithuanian Mint and the year of issue 2024.

“Twelve Brothers, Twelve Black Crows” is a famous Lithuanian folk tale about a sister who searches for her enchanted brothers who have turned into black ravens. Black ravens symbolize a mysterious and magical world that is not easy to get into. This tale emphasizes the importance of cooperation, perseverance and determination in overcoming difficulties.

Denomination: 1.5 euro

Metal: CuNi

Weight: 11.10g

Diameter: 27.5mm

Quality: UNC

Circulation: 30,000