Latvian 2 euro coin, year 2014
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Collector information
Reverse The reverse of the coin features the portrait of a Latvian folk-maid in profile, originally depicted on the reverse of the 5 lats silver coin in 1929. It is semi-encircled by the inscriptions LATVIJAS on the left and REPUBLIKA on the right. The coin's outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union. Edge Fine milled, with the inscription DIEVS * SVĒTĪ * LATVIJU (GOD BLESS LATVIA) |
Obverse The obverse of the coin shows either the European Union before its enlargement on 1 May 2004, or, as of 1 January 2007, a geographical image of Europe; it also features the numeral 2 and the inscription EURO. Diameter: 25.75 mm; thickness: 2.20 mm; weight: 8.50 g Shape: round; colour: outer part – silver, inner part – gold Composition: outer part – copper-nickel (Cu, Ni), inner part – three layers: nickel brass, nickel, nickel brass(Ni, Cu, Zn; Ni; Ni, Cu, Zn) Artists: common side – Luc Luycx, national side – Guntars Sietiņš and Ligita Franckeviča |
Mintage:
Latvian 2 euro coins will be minted in 3 qualities: UNC, BU and Proof
- Latvian 2 euro coin UNC - 20 million pcs. (including coin in starter kits)
- Latvian 2 euro coin BU - 30 000 pcs.
- Latvian 2 euro coin Proof - 5 000 pcs.
More information comming soon.
Related Latvian coins:Original First silver Five Lats coins - Latvian silver 5 Lats Coin, year 1929 - Latvian silver 5 Lats Coin, year 1931 - Latvian silver 5 Lats Coin, year 1932 The Bank of Latvia Collector Coin programme - "The Smallest Gold Coins of the World': - Latvian gold 5 Lats Collector coin, year 2003 |
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