This commemorative silver coin was jointly issued in 2014 by the Baltic States to honor the 25th anniversary of the Baltic Way, a peaceful political demonstration held on August 23, 1989. The obverse depicts a braided human chain incorporating the national colors of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, symbolizing unity, solidarity, and non-violent resistance. The reverse shows a stylized tree trunk and roots, representing shared history, strength, and interconnected national identities. The coin commemorates one of the most significant peaceful protests in European history and the Baltic nations’ path toward independence from Soviet rule.

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