Riga`s coat of arms, which was adopted in 1925, is featured in the centre of the coin. The year 1998, numeral 10 and inscription LATU (lats) are placed beneath the motif.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
1998
10 LATU
Reverse description
The statue of Liberty, which tops the Freedom Monument, is depicted in the centre of the coin. The inscriptions BRIVIBAS PIEMINEKLIS (Freedom Monument) and LATVIJAS VALSTS XX GS. (State of Latvia 20th century), each arranged in a semicircle, are placed to the left and to the right of the central motif, respectively. The inscription RIGA-800 is placed beneath the motif.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
BRIVIBAS PIEMINEKLIS LATVIJAS VALSTS
XX GS.
RIGA-800
