Lithuanian Banknotes 1
50 Litu 2001-03 Issue P67

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Note Description: Lithuania, Bank of Lithuania
50 Litu 2003 - Printer: G&D
Grade: 67 EPQ
Country: LIT
Note Number: LIT67
Signatures/
Vignettes:		 - Wmk: J. Basanavicius
Certification #: 8056505-027  
Owner: Evaldas
Sets Competing: Lithuanian Banknotes 1  Score: 517
Date Added: 8/15/2019
Research: See PMG's Census Report for this Note

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Currency of Lithuania 50 Lithuanian Litas banknote 2003
Bank of Lithuania - Lietuvos Bankas

The obverse bears a portrait of the national patriarch, scholar, statesman and signatory of Lithuania's Declaration of Independence of February 16, 1918, Dr. Jonas Basanavicius (1851–1927). Sometimes he is nicknamed as "father of independence" as he was the chairman of Council of Lithuania when the declaration was signed.

The back of the banknote depicted Vilnius Cathedral and its belfry, Monument to Grand Duke Gediminas, Gediminas Castle and the Hill of Three Crosses. All these objects are considered as the heart of Vilnius and are strong national symbols.

The 50 litu banknote released in 1928 also features Basanavicius and Vilnius Cathedral. It makes this banknote the only one that closely represents a banknote released in the interwar Lithuania.

The 1991 release faced the same destiny as 10 and 20 litu banknotes. They were released for a very short time. The 1993 release was designed by Ray Bartkus. At first the reverse depicted only Vilnius Cathedral and indistinctive houses of Vilnius Old Town. In 1998 release, however, the view of the cathedral shifted to include the other monuments. The 2003 issue was the last banknote added to the banknote family. Despite that, the view featured on the banknote appeared outdated as it failed to display the Royal Palace, which was under construction when banknote was released.

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