Historical coin of five Latvian lats issued in 1931. It became a popular symbol of independence during the Soviet era. The coin was designed by Rihards Zariņš. Obverse: The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia is placed in the centre. The numeral 5 topped with the year 1931 are inscribed beneath the central motif. The inscriptions PIECI (five) and LATI (lats), arranged in a semicircle, are placed to the left and right of the central motif, respectively. Reverse: The central motif is a Latvian maiden in profile, viewed from the right side. The girl has ears of grain on her shoulder. The inscriptions LATVIJAS and REPUBLIKA, arranged in a semicircle, are placed to the left and right of the central motif, respectively.