Commemorative issue : The Earth NGC Graded MS69

(This item comes with all its original packaging and certificates)


Latvia has issued an innovative new coin. So unique in fact, it is considered a work of art.

Not only is the design beautiful, from a technological point of view, it is hard to fault; mainly because the coin is translucent.

The ‘Earth’ coin has been made from translucent perlucor, a ceramic material that is used in laser, military and medical equipment engineering among other things.

The symbolic ‘jewel-like’ Earth at the centre of the coin is enclosed by a transparent veil that represents the Universe. The planet earth is floating in the middle and the perlucor is enclosed by an outer silver ring which holds everything in place.

Designed by architect M. Kalninš, his original idea of a translucent coin came out as top winner at the Latvian Bank’s competition of innovative euro coins in 2015. Struck by the Lithuanian Mint, the coin is enjoying high demand from the numismatic community for its unique design which is viewed as a work of art.



Obverse

The obverse shows a ring of perlucor, enclosed by a silver outer ring, with a silver curved image of the Earth featuring geophysical map of the world in colour print at its centre. The silver outer ring carries the inscriptions 5 EURO and LATVIJA at the top and bottom respectively.

Reverse

The reverse shows a ring of perlucor, enclosed by a silver outer ring, with a silver curved image of the Earth featuring geophysical map of the world in colour print at its centre. The silver outer ring carries the inscription ZEME and the year 2016 at the top and bottom respectively.


Country: Latvia

Denomination: 5 euro

Year: 2016

Theme: The Earth

Mintage: 5.000

Metal: Silver 925°

Weight: 20.00 gram, Weight (silver): 14.00 gram

Diameter: 40.00 mm (width of outer ring – 4.00 mm; width of perlucor ring – 12.00 mm; diameter of Earth's image – 8.00 mm)

Quality: PROOF

Complectation: coin, capsule, original box, certificate

Script: Latin

Lettering: ZEME 2016

Translation: Earth 2016

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5 EURO LATVIJA

Translation: 5 Euro Latvia

Designer: Mārcis Kalniņš


This Item Has been removed from its original Packaging To Be Independently Professionally Graded By NGC in the U.S.A, (The absolute top authority in the coin, world, period!) they grade the coin then sonically seal it a high quality capsule or slab as we call them, and give it a certificate number which can be verified on their website, this allows you to look at your coin & guarantee authenticity and a provenance for years to come.