A branch with three opening buds is placed in the centre. The inscriptions LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA (Republic of Latvia), semi-circled on the left side, 1 LATS at the bottom right, and year 2010, semi-circled at the upper right, are featured on the obverse.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA 1 LATS 2010
Reverse description
An image symbolising Mother Latvia with a millstone - load of freedom - on her shoulders is placed in the centre. The inscriptions NEATKARĪBAS ATJAUNOŠANA (Restoration of Independence), semi-circled on the left side, 4. maijs (4 May) and year 1990, both on the right side, are featured on the reverse.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
4 Maijs 1990
NEATKARIBAS ATJANUOSANA
Edge
Two inscriptions Latvijas Banka (Bank of Latvia) separated by