Latvia 2016 Vidzeme
Vidzeme
Vidzeme is the most populated region of Latvia, accounting for
more than a half of Latvia’s population. The longest river of Latvia, the Gauja
River, the highest peak Gaiziņš and the largest cave Gūtmaņala are located in
Vidzeme.
The designs shows the coat of
arms of the historical region of Latvia — Vidzeme or Livland. At the top there
is the inscription of the issuing country ‘LATVIJA’ and at the bottom the
inscription ‘VIDZEME’. At the right is the year of issuance ‘2016’. The coin’s
outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition Bimetallic - nickel brass clad
nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 1'000'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Latvia
Year of release - 2016
