Measurements: diameter 21.75 mm; weight 4.80 g.
Material: cupro-nickel.
Struck by Rahapaja Oy (Finland).
Artists: Dace Liela (graphic design), Ligita Franckevica (plaster model).
Obverse
The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 2006
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 profile of Ligo night (summer solstice) celebrant adorned with a wreath 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.