| Issuer | Latvia |
| Year | 1996 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 10 Latu (10 LVL) |
| Currency | New lats (1993-2013) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.47 g |
| Dimensions | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Ligita Franckeviča Reverse: Jānis Strupulis |
| In circulation to | 1 January 2014 |
| Reference(s) | KM#36 |
| Obverse description | A motif of the seal of Riga Town Council depicting Riga`s coat of arms - the city`s portal with a roof between two towers, and a lion`s head under the raised gates - is featured in the centre of the coin by matting the metal to different degrees. The year 1996, numeral 10 and inscription LATU (lats) are placed beneath the motif. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | 1996 10 LATU |
| Reverse description | The hero of a Latvian legend Lielais Kristaps, with a child on his shoulder, is featured on the coin by matting the metal to different degrees. The inscriptions LIELAIS KRISTAPS (Big Kristaps) and XV GS. (15th century), each arranged in a semicircle, are placed to the left and to the right of the central motif. The inscription RIGA-800 is placed beneath the motif. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | LIELAIS KRISTAPS XV GS. RIGA-800 |
| Edge | Plain with incuse text |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1996 - Proof - 8 000 |
| Catalog ID | 2670968670 |
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