| Issuer | Latvia |
| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 5 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2014-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15.00 g |
| Dimensions | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Other (Shape Irregular, fan-shaped coin) Milled, Coloured (UV print) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#227 |
| Obverse description | The obverse of the coin depicts a light source from which the light rays spread by the fan are collected, amplified and focussed in one direction by a lens. The inscription the MUSEUM OF THE HISTORY OF RIGA AND NAVIGATION is featured underneath. The image has been formed by using frosting of different intensity and colour printing (UV printing). |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | RĪGAS
VĒSTURES UN KUĢNIECĪBAS MUZEJS (Translation: MUSEUM OF THE HISTORY OF RIGA AND NAVIGATION) |
| Reverse description | On the reverse of the coin, we meet the gaze of Doctor Nikolaus von Himsel (1729–1764), the founding father of the Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation. The inscription 5 EURO is placed at the bottom left, the year 2023 – in the centre, the inscription LATVIJA – on the right. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 5 EURO 2023 LATVIJA |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 2023 - Proof - Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt (the Netherlands) - 3 000 |
| Catalog ID | 6451065800 |
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