© Latvijas Banka
© Latvijas Banka
1 Lats Basketball
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 31.47 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Latvia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1 Lats (1 LVL) |
| Currency | New lats (1993-2013) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.47 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2014 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#51701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
The reverse features two athletes playing basketball and the inscription BASKETBOLS (BASKETBALL) semi-circled below right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BASKETBOLS
Engraver: Ligita Franckeviča
Designer: Frančeska Kirke
Edge
Inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia) and LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA (Republic of Latvia), separated by dots.
Lettering: LATVIJAS BANKA ● LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA ●
Comment
Data of issue 20-11-2008Interesting fact
The 1 Lats (Basketball) 2008 coin from Latvia features a unique design that showcases the country's passion for basketball. The coin's obverse side features a stylized image of a basketball player in mid-air, surrounded by the words "Latvijas Republika" (Republic of Latvia) and the year "2008". The reverse side features the coat of arms of Latvia, along with the denomination "1 Lats" and the silver purity "Ag .925". This coin was minted to commemorate the 2008 FIBA World Championship, which was held in Latvia that year.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lats (Basketball) 2008 coin.
