New Latvian commemorative 1 lat Declaration of Independence

[Marek]

Hi there
I got from Latvia new commemorative coin, dedicated to Latvian Declaration of Independence. I would like to share it with you.

Marek


Here is some information about that coin:
Face value: 1 lats
Weight: 31.47 g, diameter: 38.61 mm
Metal: silver of .925 fineness, quality: proof
Struck in 2010 by Rahapaja Oy (Finland)
Artists: Ilmārs Blumbergs (graphic design), Ligita Franckeviča (plaster model)

Obverse
A branch with three opening buds is placed in the centre. The inscriptions LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA (Republic of Latvia), semi-circled on the left side, 1 LATS at the bottom right, and year 2010, semi-circled at the upper right, are featured on the obverse.

Reverse
An image symbolising Mother Latvia with a millstone - load of freedom - on her shoulders is placed in the centre. The inscriptions NEATKARĪBAS ATJAUNOŠANA (Restoration of Independence), semi-circled on the left side, 4. maijs (4 May) and year 1990, both on the right side, are featured on the reverse.

[Twoshadows]

Very attractive proof Marek. I would be interested in knowing the total mintage and cost. I like low mintage coins!

[humpybong]

Nice one Marek.

Thanks for showing it.

[templar]

VERY NICE DISPLAY OF YOUR NEW COIN AND A NICE EXPLANATION.....YOUR ENGLISH IS GETTING BETTER........LIKE TWO SHADOWS, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW MUCH THEY COST AND COULD I SEND YOU THE MONEY TO BUY ONE FOR ME OR ARE THEY TOO HARD TO OBTAIN?

 YOUR FRIEND AND SERVANT...........THE TEMPLAR

[triggersmob]

That's a beautiful looking coin.

[Nighthawk]

I second that!!!   

[Marek]

Hi
Mintage is 7000 pcs and first day price was about 40 euros.

Marek

[templar]

HOW MUCH IS THAT IN U.S. MONEY AND CAN YOU GET ANY MORE??....I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE ONE IF POSSIBLE.........

   YOUR SERVANT AND FRIEND....THE TEMPLAR

[Tobyle]

Love the coin, Marek. Thanks for showing us. Once I get up to date on my world circulating coinage collection, I want to start on some of the world commemoratives like this one.

[Marek]

Hi Templar
40 euros is about 50 usd.
I don't have another "Independence" coin  , but I have these:
"Coin of Water"



Face value: 1 lats
Weight: 26.00 g; area measurement: 32.00 x 32.00 mm; shape: square
Metal: silver of .925 fineness; quality: proof
Struck in 2009 by Rahapaja Oy (Finland)

"Christmas tree"



Face value: 1 lats
Weight: 22.00 g, diameter: 35.00 mm
Metal: silver of .925 fineness, quality: proof
Struck in 2009 by Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt (the Netherlands)
Artists: Edgars Folks (graphic design), Jānis Strupulis (plaster model)

Both coins have box and COA also.

Marek

[Twoshadows]

I really liked the Coin of Water and have found both coins (Independence) on Ebay but at highly inflated prices. I like odd shaped coins, silver and low mintage so I am always on the look out for such items.

[Snooba]

Those are very interesting coins, Marek.
Thanks for posting the photos of them.

[templar]

I LIKE THE CHRISTMAS COIN VERY MUCH---HOW MUCH IS THAT ONE AND COULD YOU OBTAIN ONE?

YOUR FRIEND  THE TEMPLAR

[Marek]

Hi
Right now I can offer 2 coins:

"Coin of water"  40 euros =50 usd
"Christmas tree"  37 euros=47 usd

Thanks
Marek