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
Index
RK. May 7, 2008.