1 Lats Song Festival
2008 year| Copper-nickel | 12.4 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Latvia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1 Lats (1 LVL) |
| Currency | New lats (1993-2013) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 12.4 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2014 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#34668 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
In the centre a man dressed in the Latvian national costume and holding a Midsummer Night's wreath of oak leaves is featured against the background of a verse of the song "The Castle of Light". The inscription 1 LATS and the common logo of the "European Heritage", the collector coin programme of the European Union are displayed in a semi-circle at the top on the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 LATS
Tautas dēli uzminēja Sen aizmirstu svētumu: Gaismu sauca, Gaisma ausa! Augšām ceļas Gaismas pils.
Engraver: Ligita Franckeviča
Designer: Arvīds Priedīte
Edge
Inscription DZIESMAI ŠODIEN LIELA DIENA (a line from the song "Today We Celebrate Song").
Lettering: DZIESMAI ŠODIEN LIELA DIENA
Comment
Data of issue 02-07-2008Interesting fact
The 1 Lats (Song Festival) 2008 coin from Latvia features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a stylized image of a traditional Latvian folk singer, while the reverse side depicts a pattern of traditional Latvian folk ornaments. This coin is a beautiful representation of Latvia's cultural identity and is a must-have for collectors interested in unique and visually striking coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lats (Song Festival) 2008 coin.
