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
Category Archives: Latvian independence
Latvia: Centenary of the Latgale Congress celebrated on new silver coin
The Latvijas Banka have issued (3rd May) a new €5 silver collector coin in celebration of the Latgale Congress. As Latvia begins to prepare for their centenary anniversary of statehood in 2018, the Latvijas Banka expresses its appreciation and gratitude to the Latgale for their contribution to the evolvement of the idea of Latvia’s unity and statehood
Latvia: Centenary of the Latgale Congress celebrated on new silver coin
The Latvijas Banka have issued (3rd May) a new €5 silver collector coin in celebration of the Latgale Congress. As Latvia begins to prepare for their centenary anniversary of statehood in 2018, the Latvijas Banka expresses its appreciation and gratitude to the Latgale for their contribution to the evolvement of the idea of Latvia’s unity and statehood
Latvia: Centennial of the Christmas Battles Remembered on New Silver Coin
On December 6, the Bank of Latvia issued a new coin marking the centenary anniversary of an important series of battles occurring around Christmas 1916. The Christmas Battles, as they are called, are considered pivotal in the awakening of the Latvian desire for independence