1 Lats (For Freedom and Democracy) 1995 front 1 Lats (For Freedom and Democracy) 1995 back
1 Lats (For Freedom and Democracy) 1995 photo
© Latvijas Banka

1 Lats For Freedom and Democracy

1995 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Latvia
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1995
Value
1 Lats (1&nbspLVL)
Currency
New lats (1993-2013)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 2014
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#50223
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

The reverse is horizontally divided into two parts. A silhouette of a group of people standing hand in hand is situated in the centre of the lower part; underneath there is the emblem of the 50th anniversary of the UN. The numeral 1, above the inscription LATS, is placed in the centre of the upper part and separated from the picture by a horizontal line and the inscription FOR FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
LATS
FOR FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY

Engraver: Jānis Strupulis

Designer: Henrihs Vorkals

Edge

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

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

Comment

Data of issue ..-01-1996

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the "For Freedom and Democracy" coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 5th anniversary of Latvia's re-established independence from the Soviet Union. The coin's design features the Latvian national symbol, the maiden, and the inscription "Par Latviju" (For Latvia) on one side, and the image of a stork, symbolizing freedom and democracy, on the other. The coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of Latvian history and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1995  50000 - - - - - -

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