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| Issuer | Bank of Latvia (Latvijas Banka) |
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| Year | 2014-2023 |
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| Thickness | 1.67 mm |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts the small coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia centered in the inner field, comprising a quartered shield with a rising sun, a lion, and a griffin. The country name LATVIJA appears as a legend beneath the arms, with the year of issue positioned to the left. The design was executed by engraver Jānis Strupulis. The outer ring, characteristic of all euro coinage, is adorned with the twelve stars of the European Union arranged in a circle. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse, a common design shared across the euro area for this denomination, presents a stylized globe rendered in relief showing Europe in geographic relation to Africa and Asia, set against a ruled background. The large numeral 5 appears to the left of the globe in the inner field, with the denomination legend EURO CENT inscribed to the right. The designer's initials LL, for Luc Luycx, are visible in the field. The outer ring features the twelve stars of the European Union. |
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