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| Country | Lithuania |
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| Year | 2025 |
| Issue date | 27 March 2025 |
| Coin type | Commemorative coin |
| Mintage | 500.000 (5.000 / – ) |
| Catalogue number | LT-25 G1 |
| Designer | Tomas Dragūnas & Karolis Tumelis |
| Rarity | €€€€€ what does this mean? |
| Edge lettering |  |
| Market value (approx.) | 3,5 € · guide price, uncirculated Unlock · for members |
Coin description
The outline of Lithuania surrounded by a stylised outward-facing spiked barrier, symbolising the concept of total societal defence. Lithuania is depicted as a hedgehog — always ready to defend itself — an image that also speaks to the openness and fragility of free societies that must be protected by all means against external threats. At centre: the issuing state "LIETUVA", below it the year "2025" and the Lithuanian mintmark.
Further information on the topic
The coin reflects Lithuania’s concept of comprehensive (total) defence – the idea that in an emergency not only the armed forces but society as a whole contributes to the country’s resilience. As a small EU and NATO member on the alliance’s eastern border, Lithuania places particular emphasis on defence readiness and civil resilience. The hedgehog symbolises a peaceful yet defensible nation, determined to protect itself when threatened.
Technical data
| Face value | 2 euro |
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| Material | Bimetallic – outer ring: cupronickel; centre: three layers (nickel-brass / nickel / nickel-brass) |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.20 mm |
