5 lats coin
| Value | 5 Latvian lats |
|---|---|
| Mass | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Edge | Inscription "DIEVS SVĒTĪ LATVIJU" (God bless Latvia) with words separated by three six point stars |
| Composition | 0.8350 silver, 0.165 copper |
| Silver | 0.6711 troy oz |
| Years of minting | 1929–1932 |
| Obverse | |
| Design | The large Coat of arms of Latvia. Denomination and year of issue inscription PIECI LATI (five lats) |
| Designer | Rihards Zariņš |
| Reverse | |
| Design | Maiden in stylized folk costume with ears of grain over her shoulder. Inscription LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA (Republic of Latvia) |
| Designer | Rihards Zariņš |
The 5 lats coin was a Latvian lat coin minted in 1929, 1931 and 1932. It became a popular symbol of independence during the Soviet occupation of Latvia. It was reproduced in several modern commemorative coins of Latvia and is used on the national sides of the Latvian 1 and 2 euro coins. The reverse design was featured on the Ls 500 banknote and in watermarks of all lats banknotes.