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1 Lats The Latvian ABC Book
2010 year| Copper-nickel | 12.4 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Latvia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| 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#34490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
Reverse
There is a reproduction of a rooster from the oldest known Latvian ABC book in the centre, an inscription ABC arranged in a semi-circle to the left and an inscription "Latviesu abece" in stylised gothic letters in a semi-circle to the right.
Lettering:
ABC
Latviešu ābece
Engraver: Ligita Franckeviča
Designer: Arvīds Priedīte
Edge
Inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia) and LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA (Republic of Latvia), separated by rhombic dots.
Lettering: LATVIJAS BANKA ◊ LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA ◊
Comment
Data of issue 12-08-2010Interesting fact
The 1 Lats coin from Latvia, featuring the Latvian ABC Book, has a unique feature - it has a hidden message in Braille letters on the rim of the coin. The message reads "Latvija" (Latvia) in Braille, which is a tactile alphabet used by people who are visually impaired. This feature was included to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille system.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lats (The Latvian ABC Book) 2010 coin.
