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Coins were struck in 1992 by Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt (Germany). Artists: Gunars Lusis (graphic design) and Janis Strupulis (plaster model). In 1997, the 1-santims coin was struck repeatedly by Den Kongelige Mynt (Norway), in 2003, by Monnaie de Paris (France), in 2005 and 2007, by Rahapaja Oy (Finland), in 2008 by Münze Österreich  (Austria). In 2000, the 2-santims coin was struck repeatedly by British Royal Mint (United Kingdom), in 2006 and 2007, by Royal Dutch Mint (the Netherlands). In 2006 and 2007, the 5-santims coin was struck repeatedly by British Royal Mint (United Kingdom) and by Münze Österreich (Austria) respectively. In 2008, the 10-santims coin was struck repeatedly by Monnaie de Paris (France). In 2007, the 20-santims coin was struck repeatedly by Real Casa de Moneda (Spain), the 50-santims coin was struck repeatedly by Staatliche Münzen Baden-Württemberg (Germany) and the 1-lats coin featuring a salmon - by Monnaie de Paris (France). In 2008, the 1-lats coin featuring a salmon was struck repeatedly by Monnaie de Paris (France).

The bimetal 2-lats coin was struck in 1999, 2003 and 2009 by British Royal Mint (United Kingdom). Artists: Gunars Lusis (graphic design), Janis Strupulis (plaster model). The 100-lats gold coin was struck in 1998 by Rahapaja Oy (Finland). Artists: Sandra Belsone (graphic design), Janis Strupulis (plaster model).

The Bank of Latvia continues to diversify the design of Latvian money issuing 1-lats coins depicting signs, images and events characteristic of Latvia. These coins are minted in a limited amount (250 000-1 000 000 coins) with no additional issues.

The 1-lats coin featuring a stork was struck in 2001 by Rahapaja Oy (Finland). Artist: Olga Silova.

The 1-lats coin featuring an ant was struck in 2003 by Rahapaja Oy (Finland). Artists: Maris Putns, Artis Zvirgzdins, Davids Rubins (graphic design), Ligita Franckevica (plaster model).

The 1-lats coin featuring a mushroom was struck in 2004 by Rahapaja Oy (Finland). Artists: Guntars Sietins (graphic design), Janis Strupulis (plaster model).

The 1-lats coin featuring a fairytale character Spriditis was struck in 2004 by Royal Dutch Mint (the Netherlands). Artist: Ivars Mailitis.

The 1-lats coin featuring the rooster on the spire of St. Peter's church in Riga was struck in 2005 by British Royal Mint (United Kingdom). Artists: Valdis Villeruss (graphic design), Ligita Franckevica (plaster model).

The 1-lats coin featuring a pretzel was struck in 2005 by Münze Österreich (Austria). Artists: Laimonis Senbergs (graphic design), Janis Strupulis (plaster model).

The 1-lats coin featuring a profile of Ligo night (summer solstice) celebrant adorned with a wreath was struck in 2006 by Rahapaja Oy (Finland). Artists: Dace Liela (graphic design), Ligita Franckevica (plaster model). The 1-lats coin featuring a pinecone was also struck in 2006 by Rahapaja Oy (Finland). Artists: Henrihs Vorkals (graphic design), Janis Strupulis (plaster model).

The 1-lats coin featuring an owl fibula was struck in 2007 by Münze Österreich (Austria). Artists: Arvids Priedite (graphic design), Janis Strupulis (plaster model). The 1-lats coin featuring a snowman was also struck in 2007 by Münze Österreich (Austria). Artists: Daina Lapina (graphic design), Ligita Franckevica (plaster model).

The 1-lats coin featuring a waterlily was struck in 2008 by Rahapaja Oy (Finland). Artists: Aleksandrs Chaidze (graphic design), Laura Medne (plaster model). The 1-lats coin featuring a Chimney-sweep was struck in 2008 by Rahapaja Oy (Finland). Artists: Daina Lapina (graphic design), Laura Medne (plaster model).

The 1-lats coin featuring a Namejs ring was struck in 2009 by Staatliche Münze Berlin (Germany). Artists: Ilze Libiete (graphic design), Baiba Ðime (plaster model). The 1-lats coin featuring a Christmas tree was struck in 2009 by Staatliche Münze Berlin (Germany). Artists: Arvids Priedite (graphic design), Ligita Franckevica (plaster model).