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LATVIA
KM 16 |
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SHORT COINS ENCYCLOPAEDIA |
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LATVIA
KM 16 |
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SHORT COINS ENCYCLOPAEDIA |
| Face Value | Diameter mm | Weight g | Thickness mm | Edge | Composition | Rotation |
| 5 santimi | 18.5 | 2.5 | 1.3 | Plain | Brass | Medal |
| Obverse | Reverse | ||
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The
small coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, encircled by the title of
the state in Latvian is placed in the centre. Below - the year
of minting. |
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The numeral '5' is centered on the coin. The inscription 'SANTIMI', arranged in a semicircle, is beneath the numeral '5'. Above the numeral, five arcs join two diamond-shaped suns which are located on either side of the numeral '5'. |