Latvia 1998 History of Gold

A motif of the secret seal of Riga Town Council (1368) depicting the small coat of arms of Riga - the city's keys crowned with the Livonian Order's cross - is featured in the centre of the coin. The year 1998, numeral 10 and inscription LATU (lats) are placed beneath the motif.

A motif of the Great Guild's coat of arms (1354) - a golden ship with the city's symbol, two intersected keys topped with a cross, at the top of the mast - is featured in the centre of the coin. The inscription RIGA-800 is placed beneath the motif.

Face value: 10 LATS_MORE
Weight: 1.24 g
Diameter: 13.92 mm
Metal: 999.9° gold
Quality: proof
Maximum mintage: 25 000
Struck in 1998 by Valcambi SA (Switzerland)

Artists
Graphic design: Laimonis Šēnbergs
Plaster model: Ligita Franckeviča (obverse), Jānis Strupulis (reverse)