1 Lats (Ventspils) 2000 front 1 Lats (Ventspils) 2000 back
1 Lats (Ventspils) 2000 photo
© Latvijas Banka

1 Lats Ventspils

2000 year
Silver (.925) 31.47 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Latvia
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2000
Value
1 Lats (1&nbspLVL)
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
References
Numista
N#48001
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

A stretch of sea waves divides the coin's reverse in two parts. The Venta Castle, topped by the inscription VENTSPILS arranged in a semicircle, is depicted in the upper part. The reflection of a Hanseatic ship is featured in the lower part. The inscription HANZAS PILSETA (Hanseatic city) is placed in a semicircle beneath it.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VENTSPILS
HANZAS PILSETA

Engraver: Jānis Strupulis

Designer: Gunārs Krollis

Edge

The inscriptions LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA (Republic of Latvia) and LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia), separated by dots.

Lettering: LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA ● LATVIJAS BANKA ●

Comment

Data of issue 21-07-2000

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Lats (Ventspils) 2000 from Latvia made of Silver (.925) weighing 31.47 g is that it features a unique design, showcasing the city of Ventspils and its rich history. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the city's coat of arms, while the reverse side features a panoramic view of the city and its harbor. This coin is a great collector's item for anyone interested in numismatics, Latvian history, or unique coin designs.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2000  15000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lats (Ventspils) 2000 coin.