2 Lati

€6,469.00
IssuerLatvia
Year1999-2009
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value2 Lati (2 LVL)
CurrencyNew lats (1993-2013)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight9.5 g
Dimensions26.3 mm
Thickness2.32 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Jānis Strupulis
In circulation to14 January 2014
Reference(s) KM#38, Schön#42
Obverse descriptionThe large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia is placed in the central circle. The inscriptions LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA and 1999, 2003 or 2009, each arranged in a semicircle and separated by two dots, are in the outer ring respectively above and beneath the central motif.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLATVIJAS REPUBLIKA • 2009 •
(Translation: REPUBLIC OF LATVIA • 2009 •)
Reverse descriptionThe upper part of the central circle features a cow, with the figure 2 directly beneath. The inscription LATI is arranged in the bottom part of the outer ring. The background motif (clouds and grass) links the central circle with the outer ring.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 LATI
EdgeReeded with inscription: two times `LATVIJAS BANKA` (Bank of
Mint
Mintage1999  - - 5 000 000
2003  - BU; In Sets only - 30 000
2009  - - 2 000 000
Catalog ID2211524300
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