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5 Euro Energy Coin
| Issuer | Bank of Latvia |
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| Year | 2024 |
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| Value | 5 Euros |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a schematic representation of the deuterium-tritium nuclear fusion reaction, rendered in relief against the field. Silver-finished hollows denote neutrons, while gold-plated beads represent protons, together composing the nuclei of two hydrogen isotopes merging into a helium nucleus with the release of a free neutron. The central aperture of the coin symbolises the locus of the fusion reaction itself. The denomination legend '5 EURO' appears in the right portion of the field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents two groups of concentric circular lines converging at the central aperture, rendered with varying degrees of frosting and selective gilding to distinguish the distinct physical fields required to sustain nuclear fusion, whether in terrestrial reactors or stellar interiors. The legend 'LATVIJA' is inscribed in a semicircular arc at the upper left of the field, while the date '2024' appears at the lower right. |
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Latvia's "Energy" coin is part of a long-running Latvian collector series exploring scientific and natural phenomena. The gold-plated elements are applied selectively to distinguish specific design zones — a technique the Latvijas Banka has used across several issues in this thematic program to add dimensional contrast without full bimetal construction.