A man carrying a small fir-tree, a squirrel and a shining moon are in the centre of the coin. The common logo of the `European Heritage`, the commemorative coin programme of the European Union, together with the inscription ZIEMASSVĒTKU EGLĪTEI 500 (500th Anniversary of Christmas Tree) are arranged in a semicircle on the left above. The numeral 1 and the inscription LATS are placed at the bottom part of the coin.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
ZIEMASSVĒTKU EGLĪTEI 500
1
LATS
Reverse description
Mummers in traditional masks are depicted in the centre of the coin; the year 2009, arranged in a semicircle, is inscribed at the bottom on the right-hand side.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
2009
Edge
Inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia) and LATVIJAS
