© Latvijas Banka
© Latvijas Banka
1 Lats Song Festival
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 31.47 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Latvia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1 Lats (1 LVL) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#51625 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
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
Engraver: Ligita Franckeviča
Designer: Arvīds Priedīte
Edge
Inscription DZIESMAI SODIEN LIELA DIENA (a line from the song "Today We Celebrate Song").
Lettering: DZIESMAI SODIEN LIELA DIENA
Comment
Data of issue 23-05-2008Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Lats (Song Festival) 2008 coin from Latvia is that it was designed by artist Arvīds Priedīte and features a unique depiction of a traditional Latvian folk maiden, surrounded by intricate patterns and symbols that reflect the country's cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
