The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 1999 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
1999
REPUBLIKA
Reverse description
A motif of two athletes riding bicycles is featured in the centre of the coin. The inscription SIDNEJA · 2000 · OLIMPISKAS SPELES (Sydney 2000 Olympic Games) encircles the central motif along the coin`s edge. The numeral 1 and inscription LATS are placed beneath the motif.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
SIDNEJA · 2000 · OLIMPISKAS SPELES
1
LATS
Edge
Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia), separated by
