The obverse of the coin depicts a needlework as an allusion to a cosy evening, when fairy tales are told; small stars and the moon on the left, the coat of arms of the Republic of Lithuania below. LIETUVA, €1,50, 2021
Description reverse
The reverse of the coin depicts the confrontation of the serpent and Eglė, the main characters of the fairy tale. The body of the serpent is decorated with symbolic pictograms, which tell the story of this fairy tale, and includes the name of the fairy tale “Eglė – žalčių karalienė” (Eglė – Queen of Serpents). The composition also features tree silhouettes as an allusion to the children that were turned into trees.
Reference
Lithuania. 150 Euro (Base Metal) 2021, Lithuanian Mint. CoCo LT-2021-0009.
