Published: 06.01.2011 Updated: 05.01.2024

The design of the reverse of the Latvian euro coins was chosen at the all-Latvian competition of ideas in 2004. The jury chose as the best the proposal sent in by Ilze Kalnina who suggested that the portrait of a Latvian folk maiden, the Freedom Monument and the coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia be depicted on the coins. For the Latvian euro coins the jury of the competition of ideas chose the images that symbolize Latvia and its core values - the love of Latvians for their native land, their quest for freedom and pride in their nation. This idea is also retained, although, not so broadly as planned, in the approved models.

The €2 coin features a Latvian folk maiden. This image was originally used on the silver 5 lats coin in 1929. The edge of the coin bears the inscription DIEVS * SVĒTĪ * LATVIJU (GOD BLESS LATVIA).

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The €1 coin features a Latvian folk maiden. This image was originally used on the silver 5 lats coin in 1929.

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The 10, 20 and 50 cent coins shows the large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia.

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The 1, 2 and 5 cent coins shows the small coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia.

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The story of a Latvian folk maiden depicted on Latvian euro coins.

 

 

Numismatic sets of coins 

Following Latvia's changeover to the euro, along with the banknotes and coins in circulation, two types of the souvenir sets of Latvian euro coins in circulation intended to be used as a gift, collector's item as well as for the country's representation needs have also been produced.

Brilliant Uncirculated quality coins of all denominations are packed in an illustrated cardboard wallet.

Coin set Latvia de iure

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Latgalian Ceramics set

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Latgales keramika komplektā

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Baltijas valstim 100 komplekts

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Apgrozības monētu komplekts "Latvijas brūnā" (2016)
Apgrozības monētu komplekts "Latvijas brūnā" (2016)

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Eiro apgrozības monētu suvenīrkomplekts ar stārķi
Eiro apgrozības monētu suvenīrkomplekts ar stārķi
Eiro apgrozības monētu suvenīrkomplekts ar stārķi
Eiro apgrozības monētu suvenīrkomplekts ar stārķi

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Eiro apgrozības monētu suvenīrkomplekts ar ES Prezidentūras monētu
Eiro apgrozības monētu suvenīrkomplekts ar ES Prezidentūras monētu
Eiro apgrozības monētu suvenīrkomplekts ar ES Prezidentūras monētu
Eiro apgrozības monētu suvenīrkomplekts ar ES Prezidentūras monētu

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Latvijas eiro monētu suvenīrkomplekts kartona vāciņos
Latvijas eiro monētu suvenīrkomplekts kartona vāciņos
Latvijas eiro monētu suvenīrkomplekts kartona vāciņos
Latvijas eiro monētu suvenīrkomplekts kartona vāciņos
Latvijas eiro monētu suvenīrkomplekts kartona vāciņos
Latvijas eiro monētu suvenīrkomplekts kartona vāciņos

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A more luxurious set of encapsulated proof quality Latvian euro coins are packed in a wooden gift box.

Latvijas eiro monētu suvenīrkomplekts koka dāvanu kārbā
Latvijas eiro monētu suvenīrkomplekts koka dāvanu kārbā
Latvijas eiro monētu suvenīrkomplekts koka dāvanu kārbā
Latvijas eiro monētu suvenīrkomplekts koka dāvanu kārbā
Latvijas eiro monētu suvenīrkomplekts koka dāvanu kārbā
Latvijas eiro monētu suvenīrkomplekts koka dāvanu kārbā

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Information on the souvenir sets of Latvian euro coins can be obtained by e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Number of Latvian euro coins
Nominal 2 euro (mln pcs) 1 euro (mln pcs) 50 cent (mln pcs) 20 cent (mln pcs) 10 cent (mln pcs) 5 cent (mln pcs) 2 cent (mln pcs) 1 cent (mln pcs) Total (mln pcs)
Year of issue
2014 20 30 25 35 40 50 80 120 400
2016 - 10 - - - - - - 10
2019 - - - - - 15 - - 15
2023 - - - - - 15 - - -
Year of issue Title unc quality, pcs BU quality (gift packaging), pcs BU quality (circulation coin sets), pcs proof quality (souvenir sets), pcs Total, pcs
2014 "Riga – European Capital of Culture 2014"                     1,000,000                                                                     5,000  -  -     1,005,000
2015 "The Latvian Presidency of the Council of the EU"                     1,000,000                                                                     5,000                 15,000              5,000     1,025,000
2015 "30 Years of the EU Flag"                     1,000,000                                                                   10,000  -  -     1,010,000
2015 "Stork"                     1,000,000                                                                   10,000                 10,000 -     1,020,000
2016 "The Latvian Brown"                     1,000,000                                                                   10,000                   5,000 -     1,015,000
2016 "Vidzeme"                     1,000,000                                                                   10,000 - -     1,010,000
2017 "Latgale"                        505,000                                                                     7,000 - -       512,000
2017 "Kurzeme"                        505,000                                                                     7,000  -  -       512,000
2018 "The centenary of the Baltic States"                        500,000                                                                     5,000                   7,000 -       512,000
2018 "Zemgale"                        505,000                                                                     7,000 - -       512,000
2019 "The Rising Sun"                        300,000                                                                     7,000 - -       307,000
2020 "Latgalian Ceramics"                        400,000                                                                     5,000                   7,000 -       412,000
2021 "Latvia de iure 100"                        400,000                                                                     5,000                   7,000 -       412,000
2022 "Financial literacy"                        400,000                                                                     8,000                   7,000 -       415,000
2022 "Erasmus 35"                        300,000                                                                     8,000                 - -       308,000
2023 "Sunflower for Ukraine"                        400,000                                                                     15,000                 - -       415,000
Year of issue Quality of coins Title of the set Composition of the set Number of sets
2014 proof   1, 2, 5, 10, 20 un 50 cent un 1 un 2 euro coins 5,000
BU   1, 2, 5, 10, 20 un 50 cent un 1 un 2 euro coins 30,000
2015 proof "The Latvian Presidency of the Council of the EU" 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 un 50 cent un 1 un 2 euro coins un 2 euro commemorative coin 5,000
BU "The Latvian Presidency of the Council of the EU" 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 un 50 cent un 1 un 2 euro coins un 2 euro commemorative coin 15,000
BU "Stork" 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 un 50 cent un 1 un 2 euro coins un 2 euro commemorative coin 10,000
2016 BU "The Latvian Brown" 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 un 50 cent un 1 un 2 euro coins un 2 euro commemorative coin 5,000
2018 BU "The centenary of the Baltic States" 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 un 50 cent un 1 un 2 euro coins un 2 euro commemorative coin 7,000
2019 BU "5 gadi eurozonā" 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 un 50 cent un 1 un 2 euro coins 7,000
2020 BU "Latgalian Ceramics" 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 un 50 cent un 1 un 2 euro coins un 2 euro commemorative coin 7,000
2021 BU "Latvia de iure 100" 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 un 50 cent un 1 un 2 euro coins un 2 euro commemorative coin 7,000
2022 BU "Financial literacy" 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 un 50 cent un 1 un 2 euro coins un 2 euro commemorative coin 7,000

 

Images of Latvian euro coins