Latvia 1997 Frigate "Gekrönte Ehlendt"

The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 1997 inscribed below, is placed in the centre. The inscriptions LATVIJAS and REPUBLIKA, each arranged in a semicircle, are above and beneath the central motif, respectively.

The picture of a sailing-ship is depicted in the centre. The inscription FREGATE · GEKROENTE EHLENDT · 1642 (Frigate Gekroente Ehlendt 1642), arranged in a semicircle, is above the picture. The numeral 20 and inscription LATU (lats) are placed beneath the picture.

Face value: 20 LATS
Weight: 7.78 g
Diameter: 25.00 mm
Metal: 583° gold
Quality: proof (with 24 kt gilding)
Maximum mintage: 5 000
Struck in 1997 by Valcambi SA (Switzerland)

Artists
Graphic design: Arvīds Priedīte
Plaster model: Jānis Strupulis