On March 5th, 2014, the first collector’s edition Latvian euro coin will be released into circulation. This event is dedicated to the 150th jubilee of Ainaži Naval School.

Festive events will be held in Ainaži Naval School’s museum – in Ainaži, Valdemara Street 47, as reported by the Bank of Latvia.

‘150 years have passed since the foundation of Ainaži Naval School and now citizens of the free Republic of Latvia have been to all seas, have seen the world, joined the EU and Eurozone. Latvia’s first euro coin in the collection of unique editions is dedicated to Ainaži Naval School. It will help sail ships to cross long and hard distances between dreams and reality in all four corners of the world,’ – notes the bank.

The Council of the Bank of Latvia approved the bank’s programme regarding the issue of collector’s edition euro coins for future years. A total of six unique coins will be released into circulation in 2014, including the one dedicated to the 150th jubilee of Ainaži Naval School.

Сountry: Latvia
Data of issue: 2014
Face value: 5 Euro
Metal: Silver .925
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 5,000 pcs

A total of 98 unique coins have been released into circulation by the Bank of Latvia since 1995. More than 40 Latvian artists have participated in their creation. Latvia’s coins are also highly praised in the world. A number of awards have been won thanks to unique design solutions over the years, including the Coin of the Year 2010.