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1 santims | Ls 0.01
Measurements: diameter 15.65 mm; weight 1.60 g.
Material: copper-clad steel.
Obverse: The small coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, encircled by the inscription LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA • 1992, LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA • 1997, LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA • 2003 or LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA • 2005 (Republic of Latvia 1992, 1997, 2003 or 2005), is placed in the centre. Reverse: The numeral 1 is centered on the coin. The inscription SANTIMS, arranged in a semicircle, is beneath the numeral 1. Above the numeral, five arcs join two diamond-shaped suns which are located on either side of the numeral 1. Edge: plain. Artists: Gunars Lusis, Janis Strupulis.

2 santims | Ls 0.02
Measurements: diameter - 17.00 mm; weight - 1.90 g.
Material: copper-clad steel.
Obverse: The small coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, encircled by the inscription LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA • 1992, LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA • 2000, LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA • 2006 or LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA • 2007 (Republic of Latvia 1992, 2000, 2006 or 2007), is placed in the centre. Reverse: The numeral 2 is centered on the coin. The inscription SANTIMI, arranged in a semicircle, is beneath the numeral 2. Above the numeral, five arcs join two diamond-shaped suns which are located on either side of the numeral 2. Edge: plain. Artists: Gunars Lusis, Janis Strupulis.

5 santims | Ls 0.05
Measurements: diameter 18.50 mm; weight 2.50 g.
Material: alloy of copper, nickel and zinc.
Obverse: The small coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, encircled by the inscription LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA • 1992, LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA • 2006 or LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA • 2007 (Republic of Latvia 1992, Republic of Latvia 2006 or Republic of Latvia 2007) is placed in the centre. Reverse: The numeral 5 is centered on the coin. The inscription SANTIMI, arranged in a semicircle, is beneath the numeral 5. Above the numeral, five arcs join two diamond-shaped suns which are located on either side of the numeral 5. Edge: plain. Artists: Gunars Lusis, Janis Strupulis.

10 santims | Ls 0.10
Measurements: diameter 19.90 mm; weight 3.25 g.
Material: alloy of copper, nickel and zinc.
Obverse: The small coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, encircled by the inscription LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA • 1992 (Republic of Latvia 1992), is placed in the centre. Reverse: The numeral 10 is centered on the coin. The inscription SANTIMU, arranged in a semicircle, is beneath the numeral 10. Above the numeral, five arcs join two diamond-shaped suns which are located on either side of the numeral 10. Edge: plain. Artists: Gunars Lusis, Janis Strupulis.

20 santims | Ls 0.20
Measurements: diameter 21.50 mm; weight 4.00 g.
Material: alloy of copper, nickel and zinc.
Obverse: The small coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, encircled by the inscription LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA • 1992 (Republic of Latvia 1992), is placed in the centre. Reverse: The numeral 20 is centered on the coin. The inscription SANTIMU, arranged in a semicircle, is beneath the numeral 20. Above the numeral, five arcs join two diamond-shaped suns which are located on either side of the numeral 20. Edge: plain. Artists: Gunars Lusis, Janis Strupulis.

50 santims | Ls 0.50
Measurements: diameter 18.80 mm; weight 3.50 g.
Material: cupro-nickel.
Obverse: The small coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, encircled by the inscription LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA • 1992 (Republic of Latvia 1992), is placed in the centre. Reverse: A pine tree seedling, the symbol of bountiful Latvian timber resources, is depicted in the upper part of the coin. A horizontal line separates it from the numeral 50, under which the inscription SANTIMU is placed in a semicircle. Edge: Reeded. Artists: Gunars Lusis, Janis Strupulis.

1 lats "Salmon"| Ls 1
Measurements: diameter 21.75 mm; weight 4.80 g.
Material: cupro-nickel.
Obverse: The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 1992 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 salmon, the symbol of Latvia's abundant water resources, is shown jumping out of the water from left to right. The numeral 1, with the inscription LATS in a semicircle beneath it, is centered in the lower part of the coin. Edge: Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia), separated by rhombic dots. Artists: Gunars Lusis, Janis Strupulis.

1 lats "Stork" | Ls 1
Measurements: diameter 21.75 mm; weight 4.80 g.
Material: cupro-nickel.
Obverse: The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 2001 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 nesting stork is featured in the upper part of the coin. The numeral 1, with the inscription LATS in a semicircle beneath it, is centred in the lower part. Edge: Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia), separated by rhombic dots. Artist: Olga Silova.

1 lats "Ant" | Ls 1
Measurements: diameter 21.75 mm; weight 4.80 g.
Material: cupro-nickel.
Obverse: The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 2003 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: An ant is featured in the upper part of the coin. The numeral 1, with the inscription LATS in a semicircle beneath it, is centred in the lower part. Edge: Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia), separated by rhombic dots. Artists: Maris Putns, Artis Zvirgzdins, Davids Rubins (graphic design), Ligita Franckevica (plaster model).

1 lats "Mushroom" | Ls 1
Measurements: diameter 21.75 mm; weight 4.80 g.
Material: cupro-nickel.
Obverse: The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia with the year 2004 inscribed below it is in the center. The inscriptions LATVIJAS and REPUBLIKA, each arranged in a semicircle, are above and beneath the central motif, respectively. Reverse: A mushroom is featured in the upper part of the coin. The numeral 1 is beneath it, a line stretches from the center to the right, and the inscription LATS is situated in the lower part of the coin. Edge: Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia), separated by rhombic dots. Artists: Gunars Sietins (graphic design), Janis Strupulis (plaster model).

1 lats "Sprīdītis" | Ls 1
Measurements: diameter 21.75 mm; weight 4.80 g.
Material: cupro-nickel.
Obverse: The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia with the year 2004 inscribed below it is in the center. The inscriptions LATVIJAS and REPUBLIKA, each arranged in a semicircle, are above and beneath the central motif, respectively. Reverse: Sprīdītis, a fairytale character, is featured in the upper part of the coin. 10 stars are arranged in a semicircle around the central motif, and the inscription Latvija – ES 2004 is beneath it. The numeral 1 is situated in the lower part of the coin, and the inscription LATS is arranged in a semicircle beneath it. Edge: Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia), separated by rhombic dots. Artist: Ivars Mailitis.

1 lats "Cock of St. Peter's Church" | Ls 1
Measurements: diameter 21.75 mm; weight 4.80 g.
Material: cupro-nickel.
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: The cock on the spire of St. Peter's church in Riga is featured in the upper part of the coin. The numeral 1, with the inscription LATS in a semicircle on the right, is arranged in the lower part. Edge: Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia), separated by rhombic dots. Artists: Valdis Villeruss (graphic design), Ligita Franckevica (plaster model).

1 lats "Pretzel" | Ls 1
Measurements: diameter 21.75 mm; weight 4.80 g.
Material: cupro-nickel.
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. Artists: Laimonis Senbergs (graphic design), Janis Strupulis (plaster model).

1 lats "Ligo Wreath" | Ls 1
Measurements: diameter 21.75 mm; weight 4.80 g.
Material: cupro-nickel.
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 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. Artists: Dace Liela (graphic design), Ligita Franckevica (plaster model).

1 lats "Pinecone" | Ls 1
Measurements: diameter 21.75 mm; weight 4.80 g.
Material: cupro-nickel.
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 pinecone above a horizontal line 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. Artists: Henrihs Vorkals (graphic design), Janis Strupulis (plaster model).
When the air starts to smell of snow, fir-trees and pies with bacon stuffing and Jack Frost adorns our window panes with intricate patterns of ice, we all have expectations of something unusual to happen. The Christmas miracle may even take the shape of a coin with a pinecone, which, having scattered its seeds for the sake of a new forest, is ready to enhance the Christmas tree and seems to even resemble one slightly.

1 lats "Owl Fibula" | Ls 1
Measurements: diameter 21.75 mm; weight 4.80 g.
Material: cupro-nickel.
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: An owl fibula is featured in the centre of the coin, with the numeral 1 and the inscription LATS placed on the left and right side of it respectively. Edge: Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA (Bank of Latvia), separated by rhombic dots. Artists: Arvīds Priedīte (graphic design), Jānis Strupulis (plaster model).
The large, silver-plated owl fibulae were widespread in the territory populated by the Balt tribes (Letgallians, Semigallians and Courlanders) in the second half of the Middle Iron Age (8th and 9th centuries) and were used for fastening men's clothing. Approximately 30 owl fibulae (of them 20 Letgallian owl fibulae) have been found in the present-day territory of Latvia, and some also in Lithuania and Estonia. As the process was rather labour-consuming, outstanding craftsmanship skills were required for producing them. Owl fibulae have been found in the burial grounds of rich persons and could be considered an object of prestige at that time. The vivid artefact of our cultural heritage now adds to the diversity of the range of 1-lats circulation coins.

1 lats "Snowman" | Ls 1
Measurements: diameter 21.75 mm; weight 4.80 g.
Material: cupro-nickel.
Obverse: The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia is placed in the center, with the year 2007 beneath it. The inscriptions LATVIJAS and REPUBLIKA, each arranged in a semicircle, are above and beneath the central motif respectively. Reverse: A snowman holding a broom is in the center, with the inscription 1 LATS beneath it. Edge: Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA, separated by rhombic dots. Artists: Daina Lapina (graphic design), Ligita Franckevica (plaster model).
The snowman is a symbol of Christmas and winter in western cultures of the northern hemisphere. As such, he often appears on Christmas cards. The tradition of making snowmen dates back to the Middle Ages when townspeople rolled large balls of snow in the streets. Moist snow near melting point is needed for building a good snowman. Over the centuries, snowmen have acquired a variety of adornments. Carrots or pieces of wood are often used for the snowman's nose, bits of coal represent the eyes, little stones or twigs mark the button places on his coat, and a cane, stick or broom is placed in his hand. An upturned bucket or a pot is the regular headdress of the snowman, and sometimes he is dressed in people's clothes. The largest snowman ever was built in the United States in February 1999. Yet any snowman, be he large or small, traditional or original, is a source of joy, particularly for children. A thawing snowman brings tears to people's eyes and the premonition of spring to their hearts. The reverse of the coin features a snowman, with a scarf around his neck and a bucket as a hat, holding a broom as a symbol of activity and vitality.

1 lats "Waterlily" | Ls 1
Measurements: diameter 21.75 mm; weight 4.80 g.
Material: cupro-nickel.
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. Revers: A waterlily 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. Artists: Aleksandrs Chaidze (graphic design), Laura Medne (plaster model).

1 lats "Chimney-sweep" | Ls 1
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. 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.

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