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


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.



