1 Lats Anniversary of Latvia

Issuer Latvia
Year 2008
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 1 Lats (1 LVL)
Currency New lats (1993-2013)
Composition Silver (.925) (with color printing)
Weight 31.47 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled, Colored
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to 1 January 2014
Reference(s) KM#99
Obverse description The first coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia designed by the sculptor Burkards Dzenis (1879-1966) is depicted in the centre of the coin, with an image of the red-white-red national flag underneath. The semicircular inscription LATVIJAI 90 is arranged in the upper part of the obverse and the inscription 1 LATS is centred in the lower part.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering LATVIJAI 90 L 1 LATS
Reverse description A child`s stylised picture of a boy and a girl holding a small national standard in their joined hands. The year 2008, inscribed in a semicircle, is at the bottom of the reverse.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering 2008
Edge Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia), separated by
Mint
Mintage 2008 - Proof - 5 000
Numisquare ID 5138897830
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