5 Euro My Latvia
2018 year| Silver (.925) | 31.47 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Latvia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49 |
| Currency | Euro (2014-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.47 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#136062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
A drawing of a smiling sun is featured on the reverse, with the inscription SAULES MŪŽU LATVIJAI (May Latvia live and prosper forever) to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAULES
MŪŽU
LATVIJAI
Engraver: Jānis Strupulis
Designer: Sandra Krastiņa
Edge
The inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA and LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA (Republic of Latvia), separated by rhombic dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LATVIJAS BANKA ♦ LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA ♦
Comment
The Sun, a source of all life on Earth, a symbol of kindness, the core of human being and its basic value, is the nucleus in numerous Latvian folk songs. The image of the Sun has been extremely inventively interpreted in the drawing by a 10-year old schoolgirl, submitted to the children's open coin design contest recording 6 742 participants, which Latvijas Banka organised to honour the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia. The contest under the motto "My Latvia" was held over the end of 2016–the beginning of 2017 period.
Date of issue 09-03-2018
Interesting fact
The 5 Euro (My Latvia) 2018 coin from Latvia features a unique design that showcases the country's cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a traditional Latvian folk dress, while the reverse side depicts a stylized image of the country's national flower, the daisy. The coin's design was created by Latvian artist Arvīds Priedīte, and it was produced in a limited quantity of 5,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euro (My Latvia) 2018 coin.
