€1.50 coin “ANBO aircraft - 100 years”

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Obverse

The obverse of the coin features stylised models of ANBO aircraft and the double cross. In a semicircle are titles of aircraft “ANBO I” and “ANBO VIII”, the inscription “Lithuania” (Lietuva) and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint. The denomination (€1.50) and the year of issue (2025) appear next to the models.

Reverse

The reverse of the coin bears the inscription “ANBO lėktuvams – 100 metų” (ANBO aircraft – 100 years) (ANBO is an acronym for Antanas Nori Būti Ore, Antanas wants to be in the air). It also features a portrait of the aeronautical engineer who laid the foundations of aviation in Lithuania, a stylised model of a military aircraft, as well as the inscriptions “Antanas Gustaitis” and “ANBO IV” arranged in a semicircle.

Denomination: €1.50

Composition: copper and nickel alloy

Diameter: 27.50 mm

Weight: 11.10 g

Quality: BU, UNC

Coin type: collector

Edge of the coin: rimmed

Release date: Q4 2025

Minted at the Lithuanian Mint

Last update: 20-01-2025