Obverse: the obverse features radio waves spreading outward from the center, symbolizing spoken words and new ideas. Hidden within the waves is the motif of the Lithuanian coat of arms, Vytis, which becomes visible when the coin is tilted. The design includes the inscriptions “Lietuva”, the denomination “10 €”, the years “1926” and “2026”, a Lithuanian flag motif created using UV printing technology, and the logo of the Lithuanian Mint.
Reverse: the reverse continues the radio-wave theme, representing the spread of information and communication. The composition features the first words ever broadcast on Lithuanian radio: “Alio, alio – Lietuvos radijas – Kaunas. Kas girdite mus – atsiliepkite!”. The vertical inscription “Lietuvos radijui – 100” symbolizes a radio transmission mast and commemorates the centenary of Lithuanian Radio.
About the coin: this collector silver coin marks the 100th anniversary of Lithuanian Radio. On June 12, 1926, the first Lithuanian radio broadcast was transmitted from Kaunas, becoming an important instrument of information, culture, and national identity. The coin combines modern artistic elements with advanced minting technologies, including a UV-printed Lithuanian flag and an optical Vytis effect visible when the coin is viewed from different angles.
