Published: 25.01.2022

This year Latvijas Banka intends to issue five collector coins as well as two 2 euro commemorative coins and a circulation coin set. The collector coins will be dedicated to various topics relevant to Latvia:

  • Centenary of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia;
  • 150th birthday of Vilhelms Purvītis and his creative work;
  • Natural meadows of Latvia;
  • Centenary of Latvijas Banka;
  • Art and music (an innovative coin).

In 2022, Latvijas Banka will issue two 2 euro commemorative coins:

  • 2 euro commemorative coin "Financial Literacy" in circulation quality and in gift packaging as well as a circulation coin set bearing the same name;
  • 2 euro commemorative coin dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the Erasmus programme in circulation quality and in gift packaging. This will be a 2 euro commemorative coin with a common design across the euro area.

The issue dates will be announced shortly before the coins are available for purchase. To receive updates about our coins in your e-mail, please sign up on our website bank.lv.

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