5 Euro

2021Collector

KM# 217

FR# 33

Metal
Gold .999
Weight
1.24 g
Fine weight
Fine 0.04 g
Diameter
13.92 mm
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal 0°
Technique
Milled

Details

Value: 5 Euro

Type: Collector

Issuer: Bank of Latvia (Latvijas Banka)

Subject: The Key

Notes

Latvian cultural heritage, the lock and the fittings of a hope chest, beautifully crafted by ancient artisans, served as the artistic inspiration for the small gold coin "The Key". A key bears a special, one may even say, a slightly mystical symbolic meaning. It has the ability both to unlock and to lock: to open the door to a particular room, grant access to riches or to deny these opportunities. A key has the power that elevates it above all the other objects in the world. In Japan, the key is seen as a sign of luck as it symbolically opens the doors to hidden treasures of the soul. In artworks related to Christianity, two keys reflect St. Peter's power to open the gates of paradise and hell. There are two keys also on the coat of arms of the Pope. In the Medieval period, the ritual of handing over the keys played a symbolic role: it was a complete takeover of power. In fairy tales and stories, the key often symbolises a variety of obstacles that need to be overcome in order to solve a secret. Date of issue 27-05-2021 The Key Coin Brochure

KM# 217 · FR# 33

Diameter13.92 mm
Weight1.24 g
AlignmentMedal

MetalGold .999

Obverse

Hope chest key

Legend

LATVIA

DesignerDesigner: Ligita Franckeviča, Laimonis Šēnbergs

Reverse

Hope chest lock fitting. Date at left, denomination lower right

Legend

5 EURO

2021

Edge

TypeType: Reeded

Issues

Year	Mintage	Type	Proof
		Proof

2021 Royal Dutch MintProof
Mintage
Proof price €200, no grade