Published: 01.01.2013

Measurements: diameter 21.75 mm, weight 4.80 g
Material: cupro-nickel.
Struck in 2005 by Royal Mint (United Kingdom).
Artists:  Valdis Villeruss (graphic design), Ligita Franckevica (plaster model).

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Obverse
The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 2005 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
The rooster on the spire of St. Peter's church in Riga is featured in the upper part of the coin. The numeral 1, with the inscription LATS in a semicircle on the right, is arranged in the lower part.

Edge
Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia), separated by rhombic dots.