Lithuania Coat of Arms, First Issue After Independence

Lithuania · 1990 · 50 kopecks

This stamp features the Coat of Arms of Lithuania, known as the Vytis, which depicts a knight on horseback. It was part of the first series of stamps issued following the restoration of Lithuania's independence from the Soviet Union. The design is simple, focusing on this powerful national symbol against a solid background.

Issued on October 7, 1990, this stamp marks a pivotal moment in Lithuanian history, symbolizing the nation's reclaimed sovereignty after nearly 50 years of Soviet occupation.