About the Design:

Obverse

The obverse of the coin features the small coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 2014 on the left and the inscription LATVIJA beneath it. The coin's outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2014
LATVIJA

Translation:
2014
Latvia

Engraver: Jānis Strupulis

Designer: Laimonis Šēnbergs

Reverse
The reverse of the coin shows Europe in relation to Africa and Asia on a globe; it also features the numeral 5 and the inscription EURO CENT.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5 EURO CENT
LL
Composition    Copper plated steel
Weight    3.92 g
Diameter    21.25 mm
Thickness    1.67 mm
Shape    Round