The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 2005 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 05
REPUBLIKA (Translation: Latvia 20 05 Republic)
Reverse description
A pretzel is featured in the upper part of the coin. The numeral 1, with the inscription LATS in a semicircle, is arranged in the lower part.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
1
LATS
Edge
Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia), separated by
Mint
Mintage
2005 - see comments; larger pretzel; value letters very near to rim - 2005 - see comments; smaller pretzel - 500 000