1 Lats (Krisjanis Valdemars) 2006 front 1 Lats (Krisjanis Valdemars) 2006 back
1 Lats (Krisjanis Valdemars) 2006 photo
© Latvijas Banka

1 Lats Krisjanis Valdemars

2006 year
Silver (.925) 31.47 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Latvia
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2006
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#51692
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

The reverse of the coin is divided vertically into two fields (proportion 1: 2). The right field features an originally struck photo portrait of Krisjanis Valdemars, topped by a semicircled inscription Latvji, brauciet jurina… (Latvians, venture to distant seas…), with K. Valdemars' facsimile signature at the bottom. The left field features the sea.

Script: Latin

Lettering: Latvji, brauciet jūriņā…

Engraver: Ligita Franckeviča

Designer: Arta Ozola - Jaunarāja

Edge

Inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia) and LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA (Republic of Latvia), separated by a dot.

Lettering: LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA ● LATVIJAS BANKA ●

Comment

Data of issue 31-03-2006

Interesting fact

The 1 Lats (Krisjanis Valdemars) 2006 coin from Latvia features a unique design that showcases the country's cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Krisjanis Valdemars, a prominent Latvian poet and writer, while the reverse side features an image of a traditional Latvian folk dress, highlighting the country's rich cultural traditions.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2006  5000 - - - - - -

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