Basic Country Data:

• Country ISO Code: LT

• Official Language: Lithuanian

• Language ISO Code: lt

• Current Official Currency: Euro

• Current Currency ISO Code: EUR

Lithuanian — Official Language

• Lithuanian is the official language of the Republic of Lithuania, established by Article 14 of the Lithuanian Constitution and the State Language Law.

• It is one of the oldest living Indo-European languages, with a rich history and distinctive grammar and phonetics.

• Lithuanian is the primary language used in public life, education, media, and government institutions.

• Language policy aims to protect and promote the vitality and quality of Lithuanian as the foundation of national identity.

• Lithuanian has been an official language of the European Union since 2004, when Lithuania joined the EU.

Euro (EUR) — Current Official Currency

• ISO Code: EUR

• Singular Name: euro

• Plural Name: euros

• Monetary Subdivision: 1 euro = 100 cents

• Subdivision Name Singular: cent

• Subdivision Name Plural: cents

• Initial Production Date: 1999 (electronic), 2002 (physical)

• Introduction Date in Lithuania: January 1, 2015

• Final Production Date: ongoing

• Final Circulation Date: currently in circulation

• Coin Denominations: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents; 1 and 2 euros

• Banknote Denominations: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 euros (500 euro note no longer issued since 2019)

• Designs / Symbols:

  • Coins feature the common European side and the national side with Lithuanian symbols and the 12 stars of the European Union.

  • Banknotes display European architectural motifs without portraits of real persons.

• Economic Historical Context:

  • Lithuania joined the Eurozone in 2015, replacing the previous national currency, the litas.

  • Euro adoption strengthened economic integration with the European Union and ensured monetary stability.

• Mint Locations: production coordinated by Eurozone mints, with national design for the Lithuanian side.

• Current Circulation Status: active and widely used throughout the country.

• Issuing Authority: Bank of Lithuania and European Central Bank.

• Relevant Legislation: European Union treaties, European Central Bank regulations, and Lithuanian national legislation.

This report provides an overview of Lithuanian as the official language of Lithuania, its cultural and legal importance, and the use of the euro as the official currency since 2015, including coin and banknote features and historical context.