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| Issuer | Bank of Latvia |
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| Year | 1998 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | The full coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia occupies the central field, depicting a quartered shield with a rising sun in the upper half and three lions passant in the lower quarters, supported by a rampant lion to the left and a griffin to the right, with oak branches and a ribbon below. Three five-pointed stars arc above the shield, symbolising the three historical regions of Latvia. The legend LATVIJAS arcs across the upper periphery and REPUBLIKA along the lower periphery, with the date 19 98 flanking the lower portion of the shield. |
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| Obverse lettering | LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA 19 98 |
| Reverse description | The denomination 100 is rendered in bold numerals at the centre of the field, with the digit zero integrated into a large stylised spiral motif evoking a snail shell or organic growth form, symbolic of development and continuity. The legend LATU is inscribed in widely spaced letters along the lower periphery. The weight, fineness, and metal designation 16.2g Au.999 appear in small incuse lettering along the lower right inner field. |
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