Lithuania 1990 Coat of Arms (Vytis) Definitive

Lithuania · 1990 · 10 kapeikų

This definitive stamp features the historic Coat of Arms of Lithuania, known as the Vytis (The Pursuer). The design shows an armored knight on horseback, wielding a sword and shield, a symbol of the nation's long struggle for freedom and sovereignty. The denomination is shown in kapeikų, reflecting the currency in use during the transition period.

Issued in 1990, this stamp is part of the first series released after Lithuania declared the re-establishment of its independence from the Soviet Union on March 11, 1990, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's history.