1 Lats (Hedgehog) 2012 front 1 Lats (Hedgehog) 2012 back
1 Lats (Hedgehog) 2012 photo
© Image courtesy of Latvijas Banka

1 Lats Hedgehog

2012 year
Copper-nickel 4.8 g 21.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Latvia
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2012
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#34550
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

A hedgehog with the numeral 1 on its spines is featured in the centre of the reverse. At the top on the left, the inscription LATS is arranged in a semicircle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LATS 1

Engraver: Laura Medne

Designer: Andris Vītolinš

Edge

Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA, separated by rhombic dots.

Lettering: LATVIJAS BANKA ♦ LATVIJAS BANKA ♦

Translation: Bank of Latvia ♦ Bank of Latvia ♦

Comment

Date of issue 07-06-2012

Interesting fact

The 1 Lats (Hedgehog) 2012 coin from Latvia features a unique design that showcases a hedgehog, which is not typically seen on coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  1000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lats (Hedgehog) 2012 coin.