5 Lati (Bank of Latvia) 2012 front 5 Lati (Bank of Latvia) 2012 back
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5 Lati Bank of Latvia

2012 year
Silver (.925) 25 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Latvia
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
5 Lati (5&nbspLVL)
Currency
New lats (1993-2013)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
25 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
2.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 2014
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#42656
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

The large Coat of arms of Latvia. Denomination and year of issue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2012
5
PIECI LATI

Engraver: Rihards Zariņš

Edge

Plain with inscriptions DIEVS, SVĒTĪ and LATVIJU, separated by three hexagonal stars.

Lettering: DIEVS ✶✶✶ SVĒTĪ ✶✶✶ LATVIJU ✶✶✶

Translation: GOD BLESS LATVIA

Comment

Note: 2 strikes distributed

Note: The coin has been struck using the original forms of 1929.

Awards: Coin of the Year in 2012 (Latvia)

Data of issue 28-05-2012

 

5-lats Silver Collector Coin brochure

 

Souvenir box [9800 pieces]

On 01.11.2012, the Bank of Latvia puts into circulation the anniversary coin "Sudraba pieclatnieks"

Souvenir box with 20 Latu Silver Salmon [200 pieces]
Special set of coins are dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Latvia

On 08.11.2018, the Bank of Latvia puts into circulation the anniversary coin set "Lata simboli sudrabā"

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Lati (Bank of Latvia) 2012 silver coin is that it features a unique design that showcases Latvia's cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Latvian folk maiden, while the reverse side features a traditional Latvian ornament. The coin's design was created by Latvian artist, Arvids Priedīte, and it is a nod to the country's rich cultural history and traditions.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  10000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lati (Bank of Latvia) 2012 coin.