The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 2009 inscribed underneath, is placed in the centre. The inscription LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA, arranged in a semicircle, is above the central motif. The inscription LATS, topped with the numeral 1, is placed beneath the central motif.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
Latvijas Republika
2009
1
LATS
Reverse description
The central motif is a drawing by Emīlija Adumāne, a six-year old girl from Riga. Her drawing of the 1 lats (`lac` in her spelling) coin features a pig, the symbol of welfare, generosity and cheer.
