The Bank of Latvia presents a new silver coin, “Bridal Crown,” decorated with crystals. In Latvian tradition, a wedding crown was more than just an ornament, but an important symbol of the bride’s transition to a new family and a new status in life. It emphasized the solemnity of the ceremony and often served as an indicator of the family’s wealth, as not everyone could afford such a luxurious adornment. Therefore, bridal crowns were often passed down through generations or borrowed for the ceremony. <\/p>\n
In the 19th century, richly decorated crowns with glitter and colorful beads were especially prized in Southern Courland. As they moved, they shimmered and sparkled, creating a truly festive and majestic image of the bride. <\/p>\n
The obverse of the coin depicts a luxurious bridal crown, adorned with crystals and elegant decorative elements. The reverse features lines from a Latvian folk song (“daina”) dedicated to wedding traditions and the beauty of a bridal wreath. <\/p>\n
Denomination: 5 euros
\nWeight: 22 g
\nDiameter: 35 mm
\nMaterial: 999 silver
\nIssue limit: 3 000
\nPackaging: capsule, box
\nCertificate of authenticity included.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":181000,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[4268,4288,4328,4253,4258,4418,4358],"product_tag":[],"giftcard-category":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-181007","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-collectible","7":"product_cat-euro-en","8":"product_cat-5-euro-en","9":"product_cat-investment","10":"product_cat-silver","11":"product_cat-gift","12":"product_cat-wedding","13":"product_shipping_class-economy-en","14":"pa_country-latvia","15":"pa_quality-mark-proof-or-proof-like","16":"pa_year1-2026-en","18":"first","19":"outofstock","20":"taxable","21":"shipping-taxable","22":"purchasable","23":"product-type-simple"},"yoast_head":"\n