It's nothing to do with vituperative arguments between rival economists however, as the fairy tale in question concerns five cats.
"Latvians have always loved fairy tales with their message encouraging kindness and the virtue of diligence. Evil is also present, yet good always wins. This traditional heritage contains the code of folk wisdom, philosophy and ethics; some scenario is always played out and a piece of useful advice given as part of emotional and moral education," says LB in explaining that this is of greater significance than a coin with five cats on it.
"The message of the fairy tale is that well-being can be achieved through resourcefulness, initiative and good work," LB says.
Plus, everyone loves cute cats.
One side of the coin features a bed with five sound asleep cats and their names: Muris, Ņuris, Incis, Mincis and Puncis. The reverse of the coin displays the same cats holding bowls and spoons.
That's 10 cats in all on a single coin.
The 5 euro silver coin can be bought from LB offices priced at 39 euros from November 24.
It is made in Lithuania and limited to 10,000 examples.
And there is more to come from the bedtime storybook of Central Bank governor Ilmars Rimsevics as the coin is described as "the first collector coin in a special series of coins dedicated to the most dearly loved and significant Latvian fairy tales."
