#339 Lithuania 1

Identity

Where & when

Country Lithuania

Currency LTL

Denomination 1

Series name First talonas series

Series year 1992

Issue year 1992

Era 1990_present

Legal status demonetized

Predecessor currency Soviet ruble

Successor currency Lithuanian litas

Subjects & design

What's on the note

Front portrait —

Reverse subject Northern lapwings

Watermark —

Color palette #d4a574,#8b6f47,#f5e6d3

Themes wildlife,indigenous_culture

Language / script Latin

Front: The coat of arms of Lithuania featuring the Vytis (White Knight) – a mounted armored knight bearing a sword and shield, which has been the state emblem since the 14th century and symbolizes Lithuanian sovereignty and independence. The denomination numeral 1 is surrounded by oak branches and flowers, representing strength and national heritage. The year 1992 marks the first issue of independent Lithuanian talonas currency following the restoration of independence from the Soviet Union.

Back: Two northern lapwings (Vanellus vanellus), wading birds with distinctive crests that are found throughout Lithuania's wetlands and meadows. The lapwing is an important symbol in Lithuanian folklore and nature, representing the country's rich biodiversity and agricultural landscape. These birds are known for their acrobatic flight displays and are considered characteristic of the Baltic region's fauna.

Production

How it was made

Issuer Bank of Lithuania

Issuer (native) Lietuvos Respublika

Printer Banknote Printing Works, Vilnius

Engraver —

Material paper

Dimensions (mm) 130x70

Security features: microprint,guilloche_pattern

Geography

Lithuania in Europe

Lithuania in Europe. Other countries on the same continent shown in muted grey.

The story

Background & history

This 1 talonas note belongs to Lithuania's transitional currency series issued in 1992 after regaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1990. The talonas (plural: talonai) served as a temporary currency from May 1992 to June 1993, replacing the Soviet ruble at par and circulating alongside it initially. These coupons were necessary due to the shortage of rubles and served as an interim solution while Lithuania prepared to introduce its permanent currency, the litas, in 1993. The talonas was demonetized on June 25, 1993, when the litas was introduced at a rate of 100 talonai = 1 litas. The design reflects newly independent Lithuania's emphasis on national symbols and natural heritage.

Catalogue

Collector references

Pick # P-39

Krause ID —

Rarity tier common

Series range 1992–1993

Provenance

How it came to me

Acquired date —

Acquired from —

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Currency —

Condition

Grade UNC

Serial number RA111412

Serial prefix RA

Crisp uncirculated note with no visible folds or wear

Valuation

What it's worth now

$1–$3

Type default range $1–$3

Valuation history (1)

date	low	high	currency	source	note
2026-05-08 17:45:34	1.0	3.0	USD	ai	from claude-sonnet-4-5

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AI extractions (2)

research:openai · gpt-4o 2026-05-09 08:42:07

status: ok · step 10 · $0.0237 · 5712↓ + 941↑ tokens

anthropic · claude-sonnet-4-5 2026-05-08 17:45:34

status: ok · step 1 · $0.0360 · 6345↓ + 1132↑ tokens

Edits & decisions (1)

Approved 2026-05-09 08:42:14

review_status: AI extracted → Approved

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