20 Lati (Coin of Latvia) 2008 front 20 Lati (Coin of Latvia) 2008 back
20 Lati (Coin of Latvia) 2008 photo
© Latvijas Banka

20 Lati Coin of Latvia

2008 year
Gold (.9999) 10.00 g 22.00 mm
Description
Issuer
Latvia
Issuing entity
Bank of Latvia (Latvijas Banka)
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
Value
20 Latu (20&nbspLVL)
Currency
New lats (1993-2013)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
10.00 g
Diameter
22.00 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 2014
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#51703
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Top centre features the numeral 20, with the inscription LATI underneath, and the year 1922 at the very bottom. The inscription T. ZALKALNS is arranged in a semicircle in the bottom left. In the centre, there is a vessel with a curdled milk beverage, an apple, a jug of milk, a loaf of bread and a knife on the table.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20
LATI
1922

Engraver: Ligita Franckeviča

Designer: Tedors Zaļkalns

Edge

Plain.

Comment

Data of issue 21-04-2008

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Lati (Coin of Latvia) 2008 from Latvia made of Gold (.9999) weighing 10.00 g is that it features a unique design that showcases Latvia's cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features an image of the Latvian maiden, a symbol of Latvian national identity, while the reverse side features a design of a traditional Latvian folk pattern, which adds to the coin's cultural significance and artistic value.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Lati (Coin of Latvia) 2008 coin.