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Auction: 22008 - World Banknotes
Lot: 234

Bank of Lithuania, 10 litu, 2001, serial number AC0000052, aviators Darius and Girenas, at right, reverse, Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker monoplane, named (Lituanica), Altantic Ocean in the background, illustrating atempt of 2 brave Lithuanians to cross Atlantic Ocean. Before the fatal flight, Girenas and Darius left a testament to the Lithuanian nation:

"Young Lithuania! Inspired by Your spirit, we embark on a mission we have chosen. May our success strengthen Your spirit and confidence in Your own powers and talents! But should Neptune and the mighty ruler of storms Perkunas (Baltic God of Thunder) unleash their wrath upon us, should they stop our way to Young Lithuania and call Lituanica to their realm – then You, Young Lithuania, will have to resolve anew, make sacrifice and prepare for a new quest, so that gods of stormy oceans be pleased with Your effort, resolution, and do not summon You for the Great Judgement. May Lituanica's victory strengthen the spirit of young sons of Lithuania, inspire them for new quests. May Lituanica's defeat and sinking into the depths of the Atlantic nurture perseverance and resoluteness in young Lithuanians, so that a Winged Lithuanian conquers the treacherous Atlantic for the glory of Mother Lithuania! We therefore dedicate and sacrifice our flight for You, Young Lithuania!"
(Pick 65, TBB B176a), in PMG holder 67 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, very low serial number, second highest grade on PMG Census with only 5 notes in higher, scarce

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