The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 2012 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 12
REPUBLIKA (Translation: Republic of 2012 Latvia)
Reverse description
A hedgehog with the numeral 1 on its spines is featured in the centre of the reverse. At the top on the left, the inscription LATS is arranged in a semicircle.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
LATS
1
Edge
Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA, separated by rhombic dots.