The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia with the year 2004 inscribed below it is in the center. 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 04
REPUBLIKA (Translation: Republic of 2004 Latvia)
Reverse description
Sprīdītis, a fairytale character, is featured in the upper part of the coin. Ten stars are arranged in a semicircle around the central motif, and the inscription Latvija – ES 2004 is beneath it. The numeral 1 is situated in the lower part of the coin, and the inscription LATS is arranged in a semicircle beneath it.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
LATVIJA - ES 2004
1
LATS (Translation: Latvia - ES 2004 1 Lats)
Edge
Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia) are separated