The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 1998 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 REPUBLIKA
19 98
Reverse description
The numeral 100, intertwined with an open circle symbolizing development, is figured in the centre. The inscription LATU, arranged in a semicircle, is placed in the lower part. The coin`s weight and the fineness of the metal (16.2 g Au .999) are also indicated in the lower part.
