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The Bank of Latvia issued a new silver collector coin on Wednesday, December 10, dedicated to Flow, the Oscar-winning animated film that became an international phenomenon. The coin features a unique design, the result of a collaboration between the film's director, Gints Zilbalodis, and animation artist Pēteris Tenisons.

This coin is intended as a tribute to Flow, a work that has placed Latvian animation at the forefront of the global scene. Zilbalodis has been developing this story for over a decade, from his short film Aqua (2012) to the global success of Flow (2024). The director acknowledges that, like the feline protagonist, he has experienced long periods of working alone, but has also learned to collaborate with teams from Latvia, France, and Belgium. This blend of introspection and cooperation has demonstrated that independent animation, even with limited resources, can achieve extraordinary quality.

A story about cooperation and personal growth

The characters in Flow embark on not only a physical journey, but also an inner one. The independent cat learns to face its fears; the friendly dog ​​discovers it can break free from pack instincts; the ceremonious secretary bird demonstrates its willingness to sacrifice; the curious lemur, enamored with shiny objects, opens itself to new friendships; and the calm capybara maintains its serenity even in the midst of a storm. Together, they confront universal fears: of water, of strangers, of sharing, of uncertainty… A moving message about the power of friendship and cooperation.

Design

The obverse of the coin features the iconic dark gray cat, the emotional heart of the film. The reverse depicts five fellow travelers, each with their own distinct identity but united by the shared experience that defines the movie: a shared journey in a small boat as they flee relentless flooding.

This visual odyssey, which has captivated audiences worldwide, has already garnered more than 80 international awards.

Obverse

The main character of the animated film Flow is a dark gray cat with large yellow eyes, depicted on the obverse of the coin. The English inscription "Flow" is arranged in a semicircle along the lower left edge of the coin, while the Latvian inscription "Straume" is located on the lower right.

Reverse

The characters from the animated film Flow are featured on the reverse of the coin: a dog, a cat, a capybara, a lemur, and a bird. The face value, “5 EURO,” and the year of issue, “2025,” are inscribed in a semicircle along the upper right edge of the design.

The edge of the coin also contains the inscriptions "LATVIJAS BANKA" (BANK OF LATVIA) and "LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA" (REPUBLIC OF LATVIA), separated by rhombic dots.

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Technical specifications

Country: Latvia
Year: 2025
Face Value: €5
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 999
Weight: 22 g
Diameter: 35 mm
Quality: Proof
Print run: 6,000
Design: Gints Zilbalodis and Pēteris Tenisons

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