The Lithuanian 2 euro standard circulation coin features the national emblem, Vytis, which depicts a mounted knight in armour holding a sword and shield. This historic symbol, representing a knight in pursuit, has been used to represent the Lithuanian state since the fourteenth century. The design is set against a background of vertical lines, framed by the twelve stars of the European Union and the name of the issuing country, Lietuva. By maintaining this heraldic motif on its currency, Lithuania preserves a deep connection to its medieval heritage and the long-standing traditions of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The coin was issued in 2018.