Published: 13.02.2019 Updated: 17.07.2019

*updated in accordance with Latvijas Banka Council resolution of 30 May 2019

This year Latvijas Banka plans to issue five collector coins dedicated to outstanding personalities in Latvia's culture, the history and nature of Latvia:

  • A coin dedicated to the fairy tale "Cat's Mill" by Kārlis Skalbe.
  • A coin commemorating creative work of Niklāvs Strunke.
  • Coin "Gifts of the Forest" dedicated to Latvia's nature.
  • A coin dedicated to the fights for Latvia's independence.
  • An innovative coin – minting and release will not take place in 2019 due to technical reasons; the release is postponed for an indefinite period of time.

    2 euro Commemorative Coin Programme for 2019

    Latvijas Banka plans to issue one 2 euro commemorative coin this year: The coin "The Rising Sun" is dedicated to the history of the coat of arms of Latvia.

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The issue dates will be announced shortly before the coins are available for purchase.

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