Measurements: diameter 21.75 mm, weight 4.80 g
Material: cupro-nickel.
Struck in 2005 by Munze Osterreich (Austria).
Artists: Laimonis Senbergs (graphic design), Janis Strupulis (plaster model).
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
A pretzel is featured in the upper part of the coin. The
numeral 1, with the inscription LATS in a semicircle, is arranged in the lower
part.
Edge
Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia), separated by rhombic dots.