© Image courtesy of Latvijas Banka
© Image courtesy of Latvijas Banka
1 Lats Mushroom
2004 year| Copper-nickel | 4.8 g | 21.75 mm |
| Issuer | Latvia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 1 Lats (1 LVL) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#12417 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
A mushroom is featured in the upper part of the coin. The numeral 1 is beneath it, a line stretches from the center to the right, and the inscription LATS is situated in the lower part of the coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1 LATS
Engraver: Jānis Strupulis
Designer: Guntars Sietiņš
Edge
Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia) are separated with rhombic dots.
Lettering: LATVIJAS BANKA ♦ LATVIJAS BANKA ♦
Translation: Bank of Latvia ♦ Bank of Latvia ♦
Interesting fact
The 1 Lats (Mushroom) coin from Latvia features a unique design that showcases a stylized mushroom, which is meant to symbolize growth and prosperity. The coin's designer, Gunars Lusis, was inspired by the country's rich mycological heritage and wanted to highlight the importance of mushrooms in Latvian culture and cuisine. The coin's unusual shape and design make it stand out from other coins in circulation, and it has become a popular collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lats (Mushroom) 2004 coin.
