5 Euros (Zeme) 2016 front 5 Euros (Zeme) 2016 back
5 Euros (Zeme) 2016 photo
© Latvijas Banka

5 Euros Zeme

2016 year
Bimetallic: ceramic centre in silver (.925) ring (perlucor centre) 20 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Latvia
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
Value
5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49
Currency
Euro (2014-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: ceramic centre in silver (.925) ring (perlucor centre)
Weight
20 g
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
12 mm
Shape
Round (Width of outer ring – 4.00 mm; width of perlucor ring – 12.00 mm; diameter of Earth's image – 8)
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#100412
Rarity index
74%

Reverse

The reverse shows a ring of perlucor, enclosed by a silver outer ring, with a silver curved image of the Earth featuring geophysical map of the world in colour print at its centre. The silver outer ring carries the inscription ZEME and the year 2016 at the top and bottom respectively.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ZEME
2016

Translation: Earth 2016

Designer: Mārcis Kalniņš

Edge

Plain

Comment

Weight: 20.00 g, Weight (silver): 14.00 g
Diameter: 40.00 mm (width of outer ring – 4.00 mm; width of perlucor ring – 12.00 mm; diameter of Earth's image – 8.00 mm)

mint sold in presentation boxes

Date of issue 22-12-2016

 

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Euro (Zeme) 2016 coin from Latvia is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a ceramic center in a silver (.925) ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins and makes it a standout piece for collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (Zeme) 2016 coin.