Latvia 2019 Rising sun
The rising sun
The coin is dedicated to the
history of the Coat of arms of Latvia and features the motif of a rising sun.
This motif was originally part of the design proposal for the symbol of the
autonomous Latvia, created by artist Ansis Cīrulis in 1917. Later on this motif
emerged as one of the basic elements of the Coat of arms of Latvia. The motif
of a rising sun has also been used by artist Ansis Cīrulis before, in the
design of the Latvian riflemen’s badge and his other artworks. After the
foundation of the Republic of Latvia in 1918 variations of the motif of a
rising sun appeared in all design proposals for the Coat of arms of the new
State. The Coat of arms of Latvia was officially adopted in 1921. The design
shows the motif of the rising sun, with stylised letters B and L (an
abbreviation from the words ‘Brīvā Latvija’ (Free Latvia)) in the centre. It
also bears an inscription ‘UZLECOŠĀ SAULE’ (The rising sun), the name of the
issuing country ‘LATVIJA’ and the year of issuance ‘2019’. The coin’s outer
ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass clad
nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 300'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Latvia
Year of release - 2019
