2 Euro Coin “Together with Ukraine”

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2 euro coin

''Together with Ukraine"

BANK OF LITHUANIA

When creating the concept of the coin, I wanted people and humanity itself to dominate, because being human, protecting and cherishing one another is vital in this alarming situation. This coin is especially important to me, because it allows me to contribute to the support for Ukraine in a way that is closest to me – with my art. I tried to convey unity, hope, strength, and at the same time the tragedy of the Ukrainian people...

In my mind I also saw the sunflower as the rising Sun – the hope of a new beginning. Accompanied by birds – freedom, hope and courage; they symbolize people rising above the circumstances, never accepting the forced will, it is also an allusion to those who have sacrificed their lives and their departing souls.

Obverse

The centre of the national side (obverse) of the coin features a stylised sunflower with petals resembling silhouettes of people holding hands, embracing and protecting each other, embodying unity, support and the power of being together. The composition is surrounded by inscriptions LIETUVA (LITHUANIA), KARTU SU UKRAINA (TOGETHER WITH UKRAINE), the year of issue (2023) and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union flag.

EUR 10.00 from each sale of the €2 commemorative coin in a numismatic package will be donated to support Ukraine.

The funds will be transferred to the account opened by the National Bank of Ukraine for humanitarian aid.