5 litai 1993 — Lithuania ( Pick: 55 )
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Europe
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Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 litai issued in Lithuania in 1993. It is cataloged under Pick number 55, providing its classification within the issue. The banknote features a color scheme of purple, violet, and dark blue-green on a multicolored underprint and measures 135 x 65 mm.
This note is signed by Eduardas Vilkelis and Romualdas Visokavičius. It was printed by De La Rue plc in the United Kingdom, with a total production of 45 million notes.
Lithuania transitioned to a new currency following its independence on March 11, 1990, marking a significant change in its monetary system.
This note is signed by Eduardas Vilkelis and Romualdas Visokavičius. It was printed by De La Rue plc in the United Kingdom, with a total production of 45 million notes.
Lithuania transitioned to a new currency following its independence on March 11, 1990, marking a significant change in its monetary system.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Eduardas Vilkelis, Romualdas Visokavičius
- Date of issue
- 1993-12-10
- Printing office
- De La Rue plc, United Kingdom
- Colour
- purple, violet, dark blue-green on multicolored underprint
- Dimensions
- 135 x 65 mm
- Amount produced
- 45 million
- Pick catalog
- 55
About this banknote
The 5 litai banknote was issued by Lietuvos Bankas in 1993. This series was introduced following Lithuania's re-establishment of independence from the Soviet Union, marking a significant move towards national economic sovereignty. The release of the new currency began in 1991, replacing the previous Soviet ruble.
This banknote features a portrait on the obverse and an intricate illustration of craftsmen on the reverse. It includes the text "PENKI LITAI" prominently displayed. The note, printed by De La Rue plc in the United Kingdom, carries the signatures of Eduardas Vilkelis and Romualdas Visokavičius. It has the Pick number 55 and measures 135 x 65 mm.
