The Latvijas Banka is issuing (11th December) new eye-catching collector coins dedicated to the topic of “Personal Freedom.” The new coins are the result of an open call from the Bank of Latvia to aspiring Latvian artists to submit their ideas on the topic. The eye-catching geometrical design represents the debut work of Beate Šņuka, […]
Latvia: Unique leaf-shaped silver Proof coins highlight ecological causes and activities
The Bank of Latvia will issue (3rd November) unique leaf-shaped silver Proof quality coins which are to highlight and promote ecological causes and activities not only in Latvia but worldwide. Ecology, and the many activities associated with it, emphasise the importance of taking good care of our environment. Retaining as much greenery as possible means […]
Latvia: Latest silver Proof collector coin highlights “Gifts of the Forest”
The Bank of Latvia has launched (14th October) new silver Proof collector’s coins which focus on the country’s cultural relationship with nature and the affinity Latvians have with their forests. Entitled “Gifts of the Forest,” the coin’s issue is dedicated to Latvia’s values and sense of traditions created by the sense of belonging and uniting […]
Latvia: Exceptional crown coin features Latvian crests in celebration of centenary anniversary of independence
The Latvijas Banka is issuing (23rd October) silver collector coins entitled “Coats of Arms,” which are dedicated to Latvia’s centenary anniversary of its independence. An example of the coin is scheduled to be presented to the general public in the Coats of Arms Hall of the Riga Castle on 22 October, in the presence of the president […]
Latvia: Last commemorative €2 coin in the Historical Regions series highlights the region of Zemgale
The Bank of Latvia will issue, on the 26th September, their new two-euro commemorative coin that is part of a four-coin commemorative series which highlights the Baltic state’s historical regions as outlined by Article 3 of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia. As a contribution to Latvia’s centenary, Latvijas Banka has devised these four euro […]
Latvia: Extraordinary new coin highlights country’s love of honey and beekeeping
The Latvijas Banka is issuing (22nd May) a collector coin entitled “Honey Coin,” whose design features honeycomb cells which form a rough outline of the geographic contour of Latvia and the Gulf of Riga. The design is based on a concept submitted by Artūrs Analts that won the first prize in an earlier competition announced […]
Latvia: Silver coin issued in celebration of independence centenary designed by young Latvian
The Latvijas Banka has issued (9th March) a silver collector coin entitled “My Latvia” and is dedicated to Latvia’s centenary anniversary of independence with a reverse design based on a drawing by 11-year-old Elizabete Kandere from the Grobiņa region. From over 10,000 drawings which were presented, the works of 19 young designers were selected for […]
2015 500 Years of Riga Castle 5 Euro Silver Coin
On June 17, the Bank of Latvia launched a new collector coin to mark the 500th anniversary of Riga Castle. This important symbol of Latvia is a characteristic feature of the Riga skyline and has been witness to the power or weakness of rulers for centuries. The obverse of the square shaped coin features the […]
2015 150 Years of Firefighting in Latvia 5 Euro Silver Coin
Last month, the Bank of Latvia released a new collector coin commemorating 150 years of firefighting in Latvia. The coin honors firefighters and rescuers for their professionalism and heroic acts of bravery for the good of the nation. In Latvia, the very first firefighters’ brigade was formed in 1845 in Daugavpils, then Dinaburg of Vitebsk […]
Latvia 2014 Baroque of Courland 5 Euro Silver Coin
The Bank of Latvia has released their latest collector coin, which is dedicated to the Baroque art style in Courland. The silver coin is intended to serve as a reminder of the Lestene Church and and woodcarvings by Nicolaus Söffrens. The largest Baroque ensemble in Courland used to be located in Lestene Church. The altar, […]