The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 2002 inscribed beneath, is placed in the centre. The inscription LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA, arranged in a semicircle, is above the central motif. The inscription LATS, topped with the numeral 1, are placed beneath the central motif.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
OLIMPISKAS SPELES ATENAS 2004 (Translation: LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA 2002 1 LATS)
Reverse description
A motif of wrestling from an ancient Greek relief is featured in the centre. The inscription OLIMPISKAS SPELES ATENAS 2004 (Olympic Games Athens 2004), arranged in a semi-circle, is placed beneath the central motif.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
OLIMPISKAS SPELES ATENAS 2004
Edge
Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA, separated by rhomb-shaped