© Latvijas Banka
© Latvijas Banka
5 Euros 500 Years of the Riga Castle
2015 year| Silver (.925) | 26 g | - |
| Issuer | Latvia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49 |
| Currency | Euro (2014-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 26 g |
| Size | 32 × 32 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#73541 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
A bird's-eye view of the stylized Riga Castle in the center is topped by the inscription RĪGAS PILS (Riga Castle), while the year 1515 is situated at the lower part of the reverse.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RĪGAS PILS
1515
Translation:
Riga's Castle
1515
Engraver: Ivars Drulle
Designer: Ilze Lībiete
Edge
Plain
Comment
Date of issue 18-06-2015
500 Years of the Riga Castle Coin Brochure
Interesting fact
The 5 Euro silver coin commemorating 500 years of Riga Castle in Latvia features a unique design element: a hologram. When viewed from different angles, the hologram displays different images, creating a dynamic visual effect. This innovative feature adds an extra layer of interest and collectibility to the coin, making it stand out among other commemorative coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (500 Years of the Riga Castle) 2015 coin.
