1 Lats (Ant) 2003 front 1 Lats (Ant) 2003 back
1 Lats (Ant) 2003 photo
© Image courtesy of Latvijas Banka

1 Lats Ant

2003 year
Copper-nickel 4.8 g 21.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Latvia
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2003
Value
1 Lats (1&nbspLVL)
Currency
New lats (1993-2013)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
4.8 g
Diameter
21.75 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 2014
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#10687
Rarity index
22%

Reverse

An ant is featured in the upper part of the coin. The numeral 1, with the inscription LATS in a semicircle beneath it, is centred in the lower part.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
LATS

Engraver: Ligita Franckeviča

Designers: Māris Putns, Artis Zvirgzdiņš, Dāvids Rubins

Edge

Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia), separated by rhombic dots.

Lettering: LATVIJAS BANKA ♦ LATVIJAS BANKA ♦

Translation: Bank of Latvia ♦ Bank of Latvia ♦

Interesting fact

The 1 Lats (Ant) 2003 coin from Latvia features an image of an ant on its reverse side, which is why it's commonly known as the "Ant Coin." This design was chosen to represent the hardworking nature of ants and to symbolize the importance of teamwork and cooperation in achieving success.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003  255000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lats (Ant) 2003 coin.