Modernism in Latvia. The 1960s

Material silver of fineness .925

Year 2020

Mintage 3000

Artists Graphic Design: Sandra Krastiņa Plaster Model: Jānis Strupulis

This coin is no longer available for sale. The coin remains only in collectors’ possession and in our archive as a record of its history.

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Technical Description

Denomination: 5.00 euro

Weight: 26.25 g

Metal: silver of fineness .925

Quality: proof; with frosting of different intensity and gold plated details

Maximum Mintage: 3000

Year: 2020

Edge: Plain.

Mint: UAB Lietuvos monetų kalykla (Lithuania)

Graphic Design: Sandra Krastiņa

Plaster Model: Jānis Strupulis

Obverse

(front)

Fragments of the graphic design of a set of stationery paper (1968; the horse motif) created by Uldis Razums and a graphic motif from the cover of the record "Džeza festivāls 68" (Jazz Festival 68; 1968) created by Gunārs Kirke have been featured with frosting of three different levels of intensity and gold plated details of the motifs. The inscription LATVIJA is placed vertically on top left of the obverse, while the year 2020 is inscribed on top right.

Reverse

(back)

A fragment of the decor of the coffee set "Saulīte" (the Sun; 1964–1970) designed by Zina Ulste and a fragment of the blueprint of the residential building in Brīvības iela 313, Riga, developed by Marta Zigrīda Staņa, Imants Jākobsons and Harolds Kanders have been featured with frosting of two different levels of intensity and gold plated details of the motifs. The inscription 5 euro is placed vertically in two rows along the right edge of the reverse from the centre upwards.

Artists

Graphic Artist

Sandra Krastiņa

Sandra Krastiņa's personality is marked by a unique blend of attentiveness and sensitivity, combined with analytical thinking and a sense of drama, even bordering on tragedy. In her diverse creative manifestations, she continually discovers new means of expression that invite the spectator to join her on a journey of world perception and exploration. The artist poses questions to herself and her audience, seeking answers that often remain elusive. While she makes her own guesses, she invites...

Plaster Model

Jānis Strupulis

After several years of collaboration on the silver coin series "800 Years of Riga," dedicated to Riga's anniversary, graphic artist Gunārs Cālītis had this to say about Jānis Strupulis: "He delivers exactly what's in the drawing, with flawless execution [..]; it is simply perfect. He is irreplaceable. He is an invaluable asset to Latvia, especially Latvijas Banka." "In essence, it's like maths," admits Jānis Strupulis, "there's only one correct solution. And it also ends up looking the best....

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