5 Euros The Baltic Way

€1.00
IssuerLatvia
Year2014
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2014-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight22 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Coloured
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Ligita Franckeviča
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#161
Obverse descriptionThe obverse is crossed by a braid with ribbons in the colours of national flags of the three Baltic Republics woven in it (7 colours). The inscription `5 euro` is on the right. The lower left part of the obverse bears the semi-circled inscription BALTIJAS CEĻŠ 1989, with the year 2014 on the right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering5 euro BALTIJAS CEĻŠ 1989 2014
(Translation: 5 Euro The Baltic Way 1989 2014)
Reverse descriptionThe reverse displays a vertical image of a tree trunk with exposed roots. There are two semi-circled inscriptions – ATMOSTAS BALTIJA (Awakening Baltics) on the left and LIETUVA LATVIJA EESTI (Lithuania Latvia Estonia) on the right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringATMOSTAS BALTIJA LIETUVA LATVIJA EESTI
(Translation: The Baltics are Awakening Lithuania Latvia Estonia)
EdgeThe edge features two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA and LATVIJAS
Mint
Mintage2014  - Proof - 10 000
Catalog ID2872518530
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