Lithuania 2021 Dzukija
Dzukija
Dzukija (Dainava) is
an ethnographic region of Lithuania in Southern Aukstaitija. Most of Dzukija is
occupied by forests – therefore, in the least populated parts of the region,
the population density is less than 10 persons per km². In addition to the huge
forests, the region also has the largest swamp in the territory of the Republic
of Lithuania – the Cepkeliai marsh. The largest rivers of Dzukija are the
Nemunas, Neris, Merkys, Ula. The capital of Dzukija - Alytus - is a city
drowning in greenery, cozy for the family, rich in nature of extraordinary
beauty, hospitable and sincere people.
On the national side
of the coin, the shield of the coat of arms is depicted in the central part,
and in it is an armored warrior holding an alabbard in his right hand, leaning
against a silver-white shield with his left. The shield of the coat of arms
laid on the balk is held by two lynxes. At the bottom is a ribbon with the
Latin inscription "EX GENTE BELICOSISSIMA POPULUS LABORIOSUS". From the
militant tribe hardworking people). The internal composition of the coin is
surrounded by the inscriptions LIETUVA, DZŪKIJA, year of issue 2021, the logo
of the manufacturer, Lithuanian Mint, 12 EU stars are arranged in a circle. The
other side of the coin is the usual reverse of the 2-euro coin.
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - UNC
(Uncirculated
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition -
Bimetallic - nickel brass clad nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation
- 495'000 pcs
Country of origin -
Lithuania
Year of release - 2021
