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10 Litų, Bank of Lithuania, Lithuania, 1991 (Pick 47)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1991

Issuing entity

Republic of Lithuania

This 10 Litų note was issued in Lithuania by the Bank of Lithuania, dated 1991. It belongs to the New litas (1993-2014) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1990-date). It measures 135 × 65 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 47.

Obverse: Brownish black and brown on tan underprint. Portraits of aviators Steponas Darius and Stasys Girénas at center. Its lettering reads “LIETUVOS BANKAS / VALDYBOS PIRMININKAS / 1991 / 10 / DEŠIMT LITŲ / S DARIUS S GIRENAS”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Lithuanian Bank Valdybos Pirmininkas 1991 Ten Litu S Darius S Girenas”. Reverse: Brown and purple. Monoplane "Lituanica" above clouds; Coat of Arms at upper right; map of North America and Europe in center background. Its lettering reads “DEŠIMT LITŲ”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Ten Litu”.

The note was printed by United States Banknote Company, New York City, United States (1884-1989). Demonetized: 1 March 2007. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

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Historical context

Despite the stamped date of 1991, this series of banknotes entered circulation in 1993.

Physical characteristics

Size
135 × 65 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
United States Banknote Company, New York City, United States (1884-1989)
Currency
New litas (1993-2014)
Demonetized
1 March 2007
Issuing bank
Bank of Lithuania

Design

Obverse
Brownish black and brown on tan underprint. Portraits of aviators Steponas Darius and Stasys Girénas at center.
Reverse
Brown and purple. Monoplane "Lituanica" above clouds; Coat of Arms at upper right; map of North America and Europe in center background.
Obverse lettering
LIETUVOS BANKAS / VALDYBOS PIRMININKAS / 1991 / 10 / DEŠIMT LITŲ / S DARIUS S GIRENAS
Reverse lettering
DEŠIMT LITŲ

Identification

Value
10 Litų
Dates recorded
1991
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 47

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P47
  • NumistaN# 207610

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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