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Latvia to Issue New Silver “Miracle” Coin

By Bank of Latvia …… On Wednesday, December 22, the Bank of Latvia (Latvijas Banka) is issuing a silver collector coin “Miracle Coin“, which invites us to look at the world in the light of imagination, opening up a path to miracles and hope. The coin will be available for purchase only on the website […]

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Coin of the Year Goes to Latvia

Bank of Latvia’s 2018-dated Honey Coin, a gold-plated silver 5 euro, has been named the 2020 Coin of the Year.
The day was sweet as honey for the Bank of Latvia when its 5-euro Honey Coin was given top honors as 2020 Coin of the Year during an awards ceremony held Feb. 1 in conjunction with the World Money Fair in Berlin, Germany

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Latvia: Commemorative €2 coin celebrating the centenary anniversary of independence released on the 31st January

The Bank of Latvia have announced on Wednesday, 31st January 2018 that they are officially issuing two-euro commemorative coins dedicated to the centenary of independence anniversaries of the three Baltic States. This celebratory year heralds the 100th anniversary of the declaration of independence of the Latvian and Estonian states and also the 100th anniversary of the re-establishment of Lithuanian statehood

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Bank of Latvia Issues New Collector Coin “Christmas Battles”

By Bank of Latvia ….   On Tuesday, 6 December, Bank of Latvia (Latvijas Banka) is issuing a new 5 euro silver collector coin “Christmas Battles”. This coin is a dedication to the Latvian riflemen, heroes of the Christmas Battles, and their eternal contribution to the future. The Christmas Battles raged from 5 to 11 […]

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Latvia to Issue 5 Euro Silver Coin Honoring Artist Janis Rozentāls

By Bank of Latvia …. On Wednesday, 23 November, Latvijas Banka is issuing a 5 euro silver collector coin “Janis Rozentāls”. This unique silver collector coin featuring the popular painting The Princess and the Monkey in color is dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the prominent Latvian painter Janis Rozentāls (1866–1916). The graphic design of […]

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Latvia: Upcoming Centennial of Independence Celebrated with Innovative New Gold Coin

Today (November 10) the Bank of Latvia issued a new gold coin associated with the Baltic republic’s centenary of independence, which was declared on November 18, 1918, and officially recognized on January 26, 1921.
This first coin launches an interesting and unique series that will highlight some of the country’s ancient and medieval history through its brooches

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Latvia: Innovative Coin Devoted to Entrepreneurship

On September 13, the Bank of Latvia issued an unusual and appealing coin dedicated to the achievements of Latvian entrepreneurs, and honoring their endeavors and contributions to the country’s economic independence and national self-confidence. The coin also recognizes the 25th anniversary of the restoration of Latvia’s independence from the former Soviet Union

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Latvia Features Porcelain Art of Baltars on New Plate-Shaped Coin

The Bank of Latvia has issued (August 9) an innovative coin that pays tribute to traditional Latvian artisans active in the porcelain industry. The coin is dedicated to Baltars, a workshop responsible for fine china and faience painting that is considered the pride of Latvian national culture

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Latvia Features Familiar Design From Former Coin Series on New €2 coin

The Latvijas Banka has issued (19th July) a 2-euro commemorative coin featuring the image of a cow, a prime symbol of the Latvian farming industry and unspoiled countryside. For as long as anyone can remember, cows have been an integral part of Latvian farming not only for the country’s substantial agricultural economy but also as part of the countryside routine

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Polish-American Numismatic Society Organizing 2015 Tour of Eastern Europe, Russia

By CoinWeek News Staff…. The Polish-American Numismatic Society (PANS), based in Troy, Michigan, is currently organizing its 2015 “Numismatic Educational Tour of Hands Across The Borders” of Eastern Europe and Russia, set to depart September 9 and return to the United States on September 25. The tour will start in Poland and cover Lithuania, Latvia, […]

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