2022 Latvia €5 Silver Proof Coin "Upward: Latvijas Banka (Bank of Latvia) 100 Years"

• Mint: Mint of Lithuania
• Denomination: 5 Euros
• Quality: Proof
• Issue limit: 5,000 pcs.
• Alloy: 92.5% Sterling silver
• Diameter: 35 mm
• Weight: 36.7 grams
• Artist: Krista & Reinis Dzudzilo
• Box/Capsule: Yes/Yes
• Certificate: Yes

Additional Information

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November 1, 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Latvijas Banka (Bank of Latvia).

This coin, named Upward, highlights Latvijas Banka's journey through the past until today, and clearly points to its future direction.

Understanding of the national central bank and its tasks has changed over the past 100 years. Some of its functions belong to the past, but the primary task of Latvijas Banka remains unchanged: to ensure that the value of our money is retained and that the modern digital format of money also maintains its trustworthiness in the public's eye.

The obverse features nine steps with a smooth mirror surface set in relief. The upper step is a gilded segment of a circle bearing an association with the edge of a rising sun and visually resembling the logotype of Latvijas Banka. The year 2022 is placed at the bottom.

The reverse surface is gilded, frosted. The inscription LATVIJAS BANKA is semi-circled along the upper edge, whereas the inscription 5 EURO is placed at the bottom.