Obverse: The obverse of the coin depicts the panorama of the city of Vilnius with the prominent bell tower of St. John’s Church and the architecture of the Old Town. On the left appears the inscription VILNIUS, while the country name LIETUVA and the year of issue 2017 are shown at the top. The composition highlights the historical, cultural, and architectural significance of Vilnius. The outer ring bears the twelve stars of the European Union.
Reverse: The reverse of the coin features the common design used on all 2 euro coins: a geographical map of Western Europe positioned on the right side of the coin and extending across both the inner and outer sections. The inscription 2 EURO appears above the map, while the numeral 2 is placed over the background of the Atlantic Ocean. The outer ring contains 12 stars, with vertical lines visually connecting the upper and lower stars.
About the coin: This commemorative 2 euro coin was issued in honor of the city of Vilnius. Vilnius is the capital and largest city of Lithuania, renowned for having one of the largest and best-preserved old towns in Central and Eastern Europe. The city is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List because of its unique architecture, which combines Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical styles. The coin’s design places particular emphasis on the Vilnius University ensemble and the historic city skyline, symbolizing Lithuania’s cultural heritage and the importance of the capital in European history.
