5 Euro Energy Coin

Issuer Latvia
Year 2024
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 5 Euros
Currency Euro (2014-date)
Composition Silver (.999) (with gold plated elements)
Weight 18 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a round hole
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#235
Obverse description The obverse of the coin depicts the main fusion reaction for nuclear energy production. Nuclear components are depicted as silver hollows – neutrons and gold-plated beads – protons. The nuclei of two hydrogen isotopes – deuterium and tritium – fuse to form a helium nucleus and a free neutron. The opening in the centre of the coin represents the site of the reaction. The inscription 5 EURO is placed on the right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering 5 EURO
Reverse description The reverse of the coin depicts two groups of circle lines meeting at the central opening and marked with degrees of frosting and gilding. They represent the physical fields necessary to sustain nuclear fusion both in nuclear fusion reactors on Earth and in stars in space. The inscription `LATVIJA` is placed in a semicircle at the upper left, the inscription `2024` is at the bottom on the right.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering LATVIJA 2024
Edge Smooth with symbols for free neutron and isotopes.
Mint
Mintage 2024 - Proof - 3 000
Numisquare ID 9422203670
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