The small coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, encircled by the inscription LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA • 2009 • (Republic of Latvia 2009), is placed in the centre.
Reverse:
The numeral 5 is centered on the coin. The inscription SANTIMI, arranged in a semicircle, is beneath the numeral 5. Above the numeral, five arcs join two diamond-shaped suns which are located on either side of the numeral 5.