Measurements: diameter 21.75 mm, weight 4.80 g.
Material: cupro-nickel.
Struck in 2008 by Rahapaja Oy (Finland).
Artists: Daina Lapina (graphic design), Laura Medne (plaster model).
Obverse
The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 2008
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 chimney-sweep is featured in the centre. The inscription LATS,
arranged at the top in a semicircle, and the numeral 1, placed in the
lower part of the coin, are both depicted on the left.
Edge
Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia), separated by rhombic
dots.