1 Lats (European Mink) 1999 front 1 Lats (European Mink) 1999 back
1 Lats (European Mink) 1999 photo
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1 Lats European Mink

1999 year
Silver (.925) 31.47 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Latvia
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1999
Value
1 Lats (1&nbspLVL)
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
References
Numista
N#50913
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

A picture of the European Mink, with the numeral 1 and inscription LATS underneath, is centred on the coin. The inscription MUSTELA LUTREOLA (European mink) is placed in a semicircle above the central motif, whereas the numeral 1 and inscription LATS are placed beneath it.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MUSTELA LUTREOLA
1 LATS

Engraver: Ligita Franckeviča

Designer: Edgars Folks

Edge

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

Lettering: LATVIJAS BANKA ☆☆☆ LATVIJAS BANKA ☆☆☆

Comment

Date of issue ...-12-1999

Interesting fact

The European Mink coin, released in 1999, was the first silver coin issued by Latvia with a face value of 1 Lats.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  8000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lats (European Mink) 1999 coin.