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Bank of Latvia

Measurements: diameter 21.75 mm; weight 4.80 g.
Material: cupro-nickel.
Struck by Royal Dutch Mint (the Netherlands).
Artist: Ivars Mailitis.

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Obverse
The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia with the year 2004 inscribed below it is in the center. The inscriptions LATVIJAS and REPUBLIKA, each arranged in a semicircle, are above and beneath the central motif, respectively.
Reverse
Sprīdītis, a fairytale character, is featured in the upper part of the coin. 10 stars are arranged in a semicircle around the central motif, and the inscription Latvija – ES 2004 is beneath it. The numeral 1 is situated in the lower part of the coin, and the inscription LATS is arranged in a semicircle beneath it.
Edge
Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia) are separated with rhombic dots.