© Image courtesy of Latvijas Banka
© Image courtesy of Latvijas Banka
1 Lats Stork
2001 year| Copper-nickel | 4.8 g | 21.75 mm |
| Issuer | Latvia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| 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#12415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
A nesting stork is featured in the upper part of the coin. The numeral 1, with the inscription LATS in a semicircle beneath it, is centred in the lower part.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
LATS
Designer: Olga Šilova
Edge
Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia), separated by rhombic dots.
Lettering: LATVIJAS BANKA ♦ LATVIJAS BANKA ♦
Interesting fact
The 1 Lats (Stork) 2001 coin from Latvia features a unique design that showcases the country's cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stork, a symbol of fertility and prosperity in Latvian folklore, while the reverse side features a traditional Latvian folk pattern. This coin was minted to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the city of Riga, the capital of Latvia.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lats (Stork) 2001 coin.
