Catalog
| Issuer | Latvijas Banka (Bank of Latvia) |
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| Year | 1923-1924 |
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| Engraver(s) | Jānis Tilbergs |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the full coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia at center, featuring a quartered shield with a rising sun in the upper half and two passant lions in the lower quarters. The shield is supported on the left by a lion rampant and on the right by a griffin, both rendered in high relief. Three five-pointed stars arc above the shield, representing the three historical regions of Latvia. Oak branches tied with a ribbon form a wreath beneath the supporters. The legend LATVIJAS arcs across the upper field and REPUBLIKA across the lower field, with a beaded border encircling the entire design. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features the bold numeral '1' above the denomination legend LATS in large incuse capital letters, centered in the field. The date appears beneath the denomination. An open wreath of stylized laurel or olive branches frames the denomination and date on both sides, tied at the base with a decorative floral motif. The overall design is clean and uncluttered, with a wide flat field surrounding the central device and a beaded border at the rim. |
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| Mintage | 1923 - - 1924 - - 10,000,000 |
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