Latvijas Banka

1 Lats (United Nations) – Latvia

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 50th anniversary of the United Nations

Latvia

Context

Year: 1995

Issuer: Latvia

Period:

Republic

(since 1991)

Currency:

New lats

(1993—2013)

Demonetization: 1 January 2014

Total mintage: 50,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Silver weight: 26.16 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #23

Numista: #50223

Value

Exchange value: 1 LVL

Bullion value: $74.34

Inflation-adjusted value: 4.66 LVL

Obverse

Description:

Centered is Latvia's large coat of arms with the year 1995 below. "LATVIJAS" arcs above and "REPUBLIKA" arcs below it.

Inscription:

LATVIJAS

1995

REPUBLIKA

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF LATVIA

1995

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, Latvian

Engraver: Jānis Strupulis

Designer: Henrihs Vorkals

Reverse

Description:

The reverse is split horizontally. The top center features the numeral 1 above "LATS," separated by a line and the phrase "FOR FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY." Below, the center shows a silhouette of people holding hands above the UN 50th anniversary emblem.

Inscription:

1

LATS

FOR FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY

Script: Latin

Engraver: Jānis Strupulis

Designer: Henrihs Vorkals

Edge

Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia), separated by three stars.

Legend:

LATVIJAS BANKA ☆☆☆ LATVIJAS BANKA ☆☆☆

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1995	—	50,000	Proof

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