2380) "Winter, by Vilhelms Purvītis" (Painter/Artist), Latvia: 150th Birth Anniversary (1872-2022): A Silver €5 (Five Euro) Coin celebrates the birth of this celebrated painter: Date of Coin issue: 26.05.2022:

2380) "Winter, by Vilhelms Purvītis" (Painter/Artist), Latvia: 150th Birth Anniversary (1872-2022): A Silver €5 (Five Euro) Coin celebrates the birth of this celebrated painter: Date of Coin issue: 26.05.2022:

"Winter, by Vilhelms Purvītis":

The painting titled "Winter" by Vilhems Purvītis which has been taken on the coin issued by the Latvijas Banka celebrating his 150th Birth Anniversary (1872-2022)

On 26.05.2022, Latvijas Banka (Bank of Latvia) has issued a silver collector coin celebrating the 150th Birth Anniversary of the painter/artist - "Vilhelms Purvītis". 

The Collector Coin of 5 Euro

About Vilhelms Purvītis:

Vilhelms Purvītis (1872–1945) ranks among the most remarkable painters representing the period from the end of the 19th century to the first half of the 20th century, and he was among the most prominent founders of the Latvian National Museum of Art and the Art Academy of Latvia. 

He is the founder and modernizer of Latvian landscape painting. He was one of the key figures of Latvian visual art in the first half of the 20th century. At the turn of the century, this painter painted spring landscapes. He was noticed in St. Petersburg, Paris and other European art centers.

He is also one of the architects of cultural policy in Latvia, as the first rector of the Latvian Academy of Arts and head of the Master Class of landscape painting. He was also director of the prestigious Riga City Art Museum (now the Latvian National Art Museum), creator of the national art collection and organizer of international exhibitions.

Vilhelms Purvītis can also be considered as an  "ambassador of Latvian art" - his name had already crossed Latvia's borders during his lifetime, his works were collected and awarded prizes at foreign exhibitions, and he himself was active in organising Latvian art exhibitions in European cities. 

 To mark the occasion, the Latvian National Museum of Art  also launched an exhibition titled "PURVĪTIS" on 28.05.2022. 

The Coin:

This collector coin has been issued at a time when Latvia is celebrating the artist's 150th Birth Anniversary by organising a range of events.

The designer of the coin titled - "Vilhelms Purvītis" is Frančeska Kirke. 

The coin created by the artist interprets elements of the painting "Winter" by Vilhelms Purvītis - the lacy majestic birch trees, glittering water of the unfrozen lake and overcast winter sky. The design transfers these elements to the silver coin in an elegant manner, using frosting, texture and mirror surface of varying intensity. 

On the Obverse of the Silver €5 (Five Euro) Coin is presented reproduction of the painting “Winter” by Vilhelms Purvītis, in colour print.

On the Reverse of the Silver €5 (Five Euro) Coin is seen the plaster model of the painting “Winter” by Vilhelms Purvītis with several types of surfaces, worked in different ways (more or less intensified glaze effect).

The inscriptions “5 EURO” and “VILHELMS PURVĪTIS” are in semi circles on the left along the upper edge of the obverse.

Edge:

The edge of the coin bears the inscriptions “LATVIJAS BANKA” and “LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA”, separated by rhombic dots.

The specification of the Silver Coin are:

Country of issue: Latvia; Date/Year: 26.05.2022; Coin Theme: "Vilhelms Purvītis - 150th Birth Anniversary"; Denomination/Face Value: €5 (Five Euro); Metal Composition: .925 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 31.47 grams; Diameter/Size: 38.61 mm;  Coin Quality: Proof (P), Colour Printing on the Obverse; Mint: "Lietuvos monetų kalykla" ( "Mint of Lithuania"); Mintage: 4,000 pieces; Designer: Frančeska Kirke; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Presentation: Original Presentation Box/Case, Coin capulated.

For other posts on Latvian Coins/Stamps, please visit the following links:

1) Latvian Folk Songs: "Smith Forges in the Sky": A 5 Euro Silver Coin issued by the LATVIJAS BANKA in 2017

2) Honey Coin: A 5 Euro Gold plated Silver coin minted by the Mint of Lithuania on behalf of the Bank of Latvia titled "Honey Coin" featuring honey-comb cells issued on 22.05.2018

3) Birds of Latvia (2018): Common Redshank (Tringa tatanus) and Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus): A set of two stamps issued by Latvijas Pasts (Latvia Post) on 08.06.2018

4) The Garden of Destiny ("Likendarzs") : A 5 Euro Silver coin commemorates the National Memorial Site/Project in Latvia, dedicated to all Latvians and their collective strength: Coin minted by the Royal Dutch Mint on behalf of the Bank of Latvia and issued on 22.06.2018

5) A 5 Euro Silver-Perculor Coin titled "The Earth" issued by the Bank of Latvia on 22.12.2016

6) Blind Talents, Latvia: Latvijas Pasts has issued a Postage stamp of 0.90 Euro featuring works of art created using the tactile painting technique - a method of painting adapted to visually impaired persons: Stamp issue date: 26.07.2019

7) "Gifts of the Forest", Latvia: A 5 Euro Silver Proof Coin issued by the Bank of Latvia and minted by Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt (the Royal Dutch Mint) on 14.10.2019

8) Centenary Celebrations of Latvia's "Freedom Fights" (or the "War of Independence") (1918-1920): Lat6vijas Banka ("Bank of Latvia") has issued a Silver 5 Euro Commemorative Coin celebrating the Centenary of the "Liberation of Riga" (1919-2019): Coin minted by Lithuanian Mint: Coin issue date: 07.11.2019

9) Coat of Arms of Cities and Regions of Latvia: A set of five stamps issued by Latvijas Pasts (Latvia Post) depicting the Coats of Arms of Babite (1.42 Euro), Durbes (1.0 Euro), Koknese (1.35 Euro), Krimuldi (1,29) and Vilani (1.54 Euro) Municipalities: Stamp set issue date 03.01.2020

10) "Ancient Postal Routes - by Horse Transport & Bicycles", Latvia: EUROPA 2020 theme: A set of two postage stamps of 1,35 Euro and 1.42 Euro issued by "Latvijas Pasts" (Latvian Post): Date of Stamp set issue: 08.05.2020

11) The First Latvian Opera - "Banuta", Latvia: Centenary Celebrations of the popular symbol of Latvian Classical music (1920-2020): A postage stamp of 1.00 Euro brought out by Latvijas Pasts (Latvian Post): Date of Stamp issue: 03.07.2020

12) "Modernism in Latvia (The 1960s)": A 5 Euro Silver Coin with selective Gold plating issued by Lietuvos Monetu Kalykla (Lithuanian Mint) on behalf of Latvia: Date of Coin issue: 02.10.2020

13) "Linden Leaf" Coins, Latvia: A 5 Euyro Silver Collector Coin issued by "Latvijas Banka" (Bank of Latvia) dedicated to ecology: Coin minted by "Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt (Royal Dutch Mint) on behalf of Latvijas Banka: Date of Coin issue: 03.11.2020

14) Personal Freedom, Latvia: "Latvijas Banka" (Bank of Latvia) has issued a 5 Euro Collector Coin symbolising Personal Freedom: Date/Year of Coin issue: 11.12.2020

15) "Endangered National Wildlife", Latvia: EUROPA - 2021: VAS Latvijas Pasts (Latvian Post) has issued a set of two Stamps featuring critically Endangered Latvian Wildlife - The Freshwater Pearl Mussel (1.00 Euro) and The Black Stork (1.27 Euro) respectively: Date of Stamp set issue: 23.04.2021

16) 2021 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, Latvia: 85th Championship being held from the 21.05.2021 to 06.06.2021 in Riga: A postage stamp of 1.71 Euro issued by Latvijas Pasts (Latvian Post) to commemorate the Championship: Date of Stamp issue: 21.05.2021

17) Latvian Museums - Porcelain Museum, Latvia: A stamp of 1.00 Euro issued by VAS Latvijas Pasts (Latvian Post) featuring an exhibit from the Porcelain Museum: Date of Stamp issue: 06.08.2021

18) "Lilac Flower - a Symbol of Luck" - Latvia: A Five Euro Silver Coin issued by the "Latvijas Banka" ("Bank of Latvia") depicting the association of the Lilac Flower, as a symbol of Luck, particularly in marriage: Date of Coin issue: 15.06.2021)

19) "Miracle Coin", Latvia: Latvijas Banka (Bank of Latvia) has issued a 5 Euro Silver Collector Coin highlighting Imagination and Hope: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.12.2021

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21) Russian Invasion of Ukraine - 2022", Latvia: Latvijas Pastas (Latvian Post) has issued a Stamp Block and a special Postal Cover in support of Ukraine's War effort: Date of Stamp Block issue: 10.03.2022

22) Winter, by Vilhems Purvitis" (Painter/Artist), Latvia: 150th Birth Anniversary: A Silver Coin of 5 Euro celebrates the birth of this celebrated painter: Date of Coin issue: 26.05.2022

Links to posts on Russian, Ukraine, Transnistria Coins, Banknotes and stamps:

Links to other posts on Ukrainian Coins/Banknotes on this Blog:

1) 100th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Revolution: A 5 Hryvnia Nickel-Silver Commemorative Coin issued by the National Bank of Ukraine on 22.03.2017

2) Ukraine: Centenary Celebrations of the first postage stamps issued in 1918, commemorated on a new Cupro-Nickel Collector Coin of 5 Hryvnia issued on 25.09.2018

3) 100th Anniversaries of both the Ukrainian Revolution (1917-1921) and introduction of the first Banknotes of an independent Ukraine (1917): A Commemorative Banknote of 100 Hryvnia issued by the National Bank of Ukraine on 17.12.2018

4) A 1,000 Hryvnia Banknote from Ukraine, to be issued by the National Bank of Ukraine: This Banknote will be a part of a family of 6 circulating Banknote and 6 Coin denominations, making for a total of 12 denominations in circulation (reduced from 17 denominations in circulation at present): Banknote issue date: 25.10.2019

5) Palanok Castle, Ukraine: A set of two coins in the denominations of 5 Hryvnia (Cupro-mickel) and 10 Hryvnia (Silver) issued by the National Bank of Ukraine commemorating one of Ukraine's most well known landmarks: Coin issue date: 26.02.2019

6) Zolochiv Castle, Ukraine: "Architectural Monuments" Commemorative Coin Series features the historic castle: A 5 Hryvnia (Cupro-nickel) and 10 Hryvnis (Silver) Coin issued by the National Bank of Ukraine, minted by the Ukrainian Mint: YEar of Coin issue: 2020

7) "Sovka roskoshnaja" ("Staurophora celsia") Moth, Ukraine: Sterling Silver Proof (10 Hryvnia) and Cupro-nickel (2 Hrvynia) coins issued under its "Native Flora and Fauna Coin Series" by the National Bank of Ukraine

8) 1075 years since Princess Olga (890-969 AD), Ukraine: A Silver Proof Coin brought out by the National Bank of Ukraine,minted by the Ukrainian Mint: Year of issue: 2020

9) 30th Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence (1991-2021): National Bank of Ukraine has issued four Coin Variants celebrating the Milestone - 250 Hryvnia (Gold), 50 & 10 Hyrvnia (Silver), 5 Hryvnia (Cupro-nickel/German Silver): Date of Coins issue: 17.08.2021

10) 80 Years since the Babyn Yar Massacres by the Nazi War Machine, Ukraine: Two Coins in the denominations of 10 and 5 Hyvrnias issued ny the National Bank of Ukraine paying a tribute to the victims of the Nazi Barbaric Ideology: Date of Coins issue: 27.09.2021

11) Russian Invasion of Ukraine - 2022", Latvia: Latvijas Pastas (Latvian Post) has issued a Stamp Block and a special Postal Cover in support of Ukraine's War effort: Date of Stamp Block issue: 10.03.2022

12) Ukrainian Pysanka Easter Egg", Canada: A $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) Silver Coin features the Traditional Ukrainian Pysanka Egg issued by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) Date of Coin issue: 08.03.2022

Posts on Transnistria:

1) Transnistria (or the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic): 25th Anniversary of the Trans-Dniester Ruble: A One Ruble Commemorative Banknote issued by the Trans-Dniester Republican Bank celebrating the milestone: Year of Banknote issue: 2019:

Posts on Russia:

1) A 100 Rouble Banknote issued by Russia to commemorate the XXII Winter Olympics - (07-23 February 2014) held at Sochi, Russia

2) Commemorative Coins issued when the 1980 22nd Summer Olympics were held in Moscow (19.07.1980 to 03.08.1980)

3) 2018 "Federation Internationale de Football Association" (FIFA) World Cup being held in Russia between 14.06.2018 &15.07.2018: Some Coins and stamps issued by Russia, Australia, Hungary, Spain & France to commemorate the Tournament/Championship

4) "Ancient Postal Routes - the Kholmogory post road (Arkhangelsk - Vologda - Yaroclavi - Moscow), Russia: Europa 2020 theme: A stamp brought out by "Pochta Rossii"(Russian Post) featuring this important post road: Date of Stamp issue: 15.01.2020

5) Russia celebrates the "Return" Of Crimea to Russia in 2014, by issuing a circulation 5 Ruble Coin in 2019

6) 44th Chess Olympiad held in Russia (24.07.2020 to 30.08.2020), Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP) has issued a stamp commemorating the first online Olympiad held in 2020 for the first time in its history: Date of Stamp issue: 16.12.2020

7) Yuri Gagarin, Cosmonaut, Russia: 60th Anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's landmark first manned flight into space: Central Bank of Russia has celebrated the milestone with a 25 Ruble Silver Coin minted by the St. Petersburg Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2021

8) Cherepanov Steam Locomotive - 1834", Russian Federation: "The Inventions of Russia Coin Series": The First Coin in the 3 Ruble Silver Coin Series issued by the Bank of Russia depicts the Steam Locomotive: Date/Year of Coin issue: 16.08.2021