5 Euros (Valse Mélancolique) 2015 front 5 Euros (Valse Mélancolique) 2015 back
5 Euros (Valse Mélancolique) 2015 photo
© Latvijas Banka

5 Euros Valse Mélancolique

2015 year
Silver (.925) 22 g 35 mm
Description
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
22 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#77313
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

The reverse design features the inscription VALSE MÉLANCOLIQUE, with the year 2015 on the right and a slantwise inscription 5 EURO at the bottom.

Lettering:
VALSE
MÉLANCOLIQUE
2015
5 EURO

Engraver: Jānis Strupulis

Designer: Ilmārs Blumbergs

Edge

The edge bears the inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA and LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA, separated by rhombic dots.

Lettering: LATVIJAS BANKA ◊ LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA ◊

Comment

Date of issue 06-10-2015

 

Valse Mélancolique Coin Brochure

Interesting fact

The Valse Mélancolique 5 Euro coin from Latvia features a unique design that incorporates a QR code. When scanned, the QR code plays a melancholic waltz, hence the name "Valse Mélancolique." This innovative use of technology sets the coin apart from other coins and makes it a fascinating collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2015  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (Valse Mélancolique) 2015 coin.