1 Lats (Chimney-sweep) 2008 front 1 Lats (Chimney-sweep) 2008 back
1 Lats (Chimney-sweep) 2008 photo
© Image courtesy of Latvijas Banka

1 Lats Chimney-sweep

2008 year
Copper-nickel 4.8 g 21.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Latvia
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2008
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#16292
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

A chimney-sweep is featured in the centre. The inscription LATS, arranged at the top in a semicircle, and the numeral 1, placed in the lower part of the coin, are both depicted on the left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LATS
1

Engraver: Laura Medne

Designer: Daina Lapina

Edge

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

Lettering: LATVIJAS BANKA ♦ LATVIJAS BANKA ♦

Comment

Data of issue 03-12-2008

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of a chimney sweep, which is a nod to the traditional occupation in Latvia. The coin's design also includes the inscription "Latvijas Republika" (Republic of Latvia) and the year of issue, 2008.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  1000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lats (Chimney-sweep) 2008 coin.