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The Lithuanian litas (ISO currency code LTL, symbolized as Lt; plural litai (nominative) or litų (genitive) was the currency of Lithuania, until 1 January 2015, when it was replaced by the euro.

Lithuanians still hold €152 million in Litas a year after adoption of Euro

Nearly a year has passed since the adoption of the euro , but nearly LTL 525 million (€152 million) in cash still remains unexchanged by Lithuanians.

Opinion: Farewell litas, welcome euro

At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Day 2015 the bell will toll, heralding the start of a new year and a new era for Lithuania. Yet the fireworks and...

EU leaders endorse Lithuania’s euro zone membership

The European Council said on Friday that Lithuania is ready to adopt the euro in 2015.