Measurements: diameter 21.75 mm; weight 4.80 g.
Material: cupro-nickel.
Struck by Rahapaja Oy (Finland).
Artists: Maris Putns, Artis Zvirgzdins, Davids Rubins (graphic design),
Ligita Franckevica (plaster model).
Obverse
The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 2003 inscribed
below, is placed in the centre. The inscriptions LATVIJAS and REPUBLIKA, each
arranged in a semicircle, are above and beneath the central motif, respectively.
Reverse
An ant is featured in the upper part of the coin. The numeral 1, with the
inscription LATS in a semicircle beneath it, is centred in the lower part.
Edge
Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia), separated by rhombic dots.