Latvia 5 Euro 2019 Silver Proof Coin - Cat’s Mill

This 5 Euro silver proof coin was issued by Latvia in 2019 to honor the literary fairy tale "Cat’s Mill" by Kārlis Skalbe, an iconic work of Latvian literature. Struck in .925 fine silver, the coin weighs 22 grams and measures 35 mm in diameter. With a limited mintage of just 2,500 pieces, it comes in original packaging with a certificate.

Design

Obverse: Features a white cat with a patched sack and walking stick, standing before the mill. The inscription “KĀRLIS SKALBE. KAĶĪŠA DZIRNAVAS” curves to the left, and the denomination “5 EURO” appears on the right.

Reverse: Depicts a cat sitting on a king's lap with the quote “ĶĒNIŅ, ES NEPIEMINU ĻAUNU” (My king, I bear no grudge) and the year 2019.

About the Fairy Tale

"Cat’s Mill" is a symbolic fairy tale about the eternal conflict between good and evil. The White Cat, once prosperous, is driven into despair by the evil Black Cat. Through suffering, injustice, and homelessness, the White Cat ultimately finds compassion and understanding in the King, yet chooses forgiveness over revenge. The tale emphasizes kindness, forgiveness, honesty, and love. Written by Kārlis Skalbe in 1913, many of his "Winter Tales" were penned during his imprisonment and are now part of Latvia's Cultural Canon.

Specifications

• Country: Latvia
• Year: 2019
• Denomination: 5 Euro
• Metal: Silver (.925)
• Weight: 22 g
• Diameter: 35 mm
• Quality: Proof
• Mintage: 2,500
• Theme: Kārlis Skalbe’s fairy tale “Cat’s Mill”
• Package: Coin, capsule, original box, certificate