The obverse features three figures of Latvian Olympic athletes in national costumes in the centre. The inscription 2012 is on the left from the figures and 1 LATS on the right beneath them. The inscription 100 GADU OLIMPISKAJĀS SPĒLĒS (100 Years in Olympic Games) is semi-circled at the bottom slightly to the right.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
2012 1 LATS
100 GADU OLIMPISKAJĀS SPĒLĒS
Reverse description
A stylised image of three ancient Greek runners is placed in the centre. There is the inscription 776. GADS PRIEKŠ KRISTUS (776 Before Christ) underneath slightly to the right.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
776.
GADS PRIEKŠ KRISTUS
Edge
The inscriptions LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA (Republic of Latvia) and
