The Hanseatic city seal with the coat of arms of Limbazi is in the center of the coin`s obverse. Its left side reflects an element of the Gothic window opening, while its right part bears some ethnographic motifs of Northern Vidzeme. The year 2008 is inscribed right below the coat of arms. The inscriptions LEMSAL and 1 LATS, each arranged in a semicircle, are respectively above and beneath the central motif.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
LEMSAL
2008
1 LATS
Reverse description
The coin`s reverse in divided into two parts by a water body. It bears representations of the Limbaži castle ruins and St. John`s Church. The reflection of a Hanseatic ship is featured in the lower part. The inscription HANZAS PILSETA (Hanseatic city) is placed in a semicircle beneath it.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
LIMBAŽI
HANZAS PILSĒTA
Edge
The inscriptions LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA (Republic of Latvia) and
