Lithuanian Mint

Lithuanian Mint (Lithuanian: Lietuvos monetų kalykla) is the state-owned enterprise, responsible for the mintage of coins and decorations of Lithuania. The shareholding is managed by the central bank of Lithuania. Lithuanian mintage tradition traces its history back to Algirdas times, when in Vilnius, capital city of Lithuania, was established Vilnius Mint.[1] The mint was chosen to create the Lithuanian euro coins upon the country entering the Eurozone in 2015.[2]

Not to be confused with the Vilnius Mint, established in 1387.
Lithuanian Mint
IndustryMetalworking
Founded10 December 1990 (1990-12-10)
Headquarters
Vilnius
,
Lithuania
Area served
Lithuania
Productscoins, medals
Websitekalykla.lt

References
  1. "Vilniaus monetų kalykla". vle.lt (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  2. "Lietuva jau turi savo eurų – nukalta pirma lietuviška euro moneta". 15min (in Lithuanian). 16 June 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2023.


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