Latvia

Monetary System
100 Santimu = 1 Lats
1996




Silver 10 Latu. 1996 CE.
Obverse:  Coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia with inscription 1996 & LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA.
Reverse: Bird corncrake (Crex crex), with an inscription APDRAUDETA FAUNA (endangered wildlife) and 10 LATU.
Diameter: ~38.5 mm. Weight: 31.5grams.
Reference: K-33


Silver 10 Latu. 1996 CE.
Obverse:  Riga's coat of arms during the 16th century - St. Peter's keys crowned with the Livonian Order's cross supported by two lions. Inscription CIVITATI, 1996 & 10 LATU.
Reverse: The panoramic scene of Riga with inscription XVI GS. (16th century) & RIGA-800.
Diameter: ~38.5 mm. Weight: 31.5grams.
Reference: K-34


Silver 10 Latu. 1996 CE.
Obverse:  The seal of Riga Town Council depicting Riga's coat of arms  and the city gatel with a roof between two towers.  Inscription 1996 & 10 LATU.
Reverse: Lielais Kristaps (hero of a Latvian legend)  with a child on his shoulder. Inscriptions LIELAIS KRISTAPS (Big Kristaps) and XV GS. (15th century) & RIGA-800.
Diameter: ~38.5 mm. Weight: 31.5grams.
Reference: K-36


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