The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 2008 inscribed below, is placed in the centre. The inscriptions LATVIJAS and REPUBLIKA, each arranged in a semicircle, are above and beneath the central motif respectively.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
LATVIJAS
20 08
REPUBLIKA
Reverse description
A chimney-sweep is featured in the centre. The inscription LATS, arranged at the top in a semicircle, and the numeral 1, placed in the lower part of the coin, are both depicted on the left.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
LATS
1
Edge
Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia), separated by