The Bank of Latvia has released new silver Proof collector coins to mark the centenary anniversary of the founding of the Latvijas Basketbola Savienība (“Latvian Basketball Association”). The national governing body of basketball in Latvia was also one of the original FIBA Europe co-founders in 1932. However, during the Soviet and Nazi occupation of Latvia, […]
Latvia: New €2 commemorative coins remember the centenary anniversary of de-jure independence
The Bank of Latvia will issue (20th January) new €2 commemorative coins that remember the country’s centenary anniversary of international recognition of independence declared initially on the 18th November 1918. As a result and aftermath of Russian Czar Nicholas II’s abdication on the 15th March 1917, initiatives in the Baltic region to separate from the […]
Latvia: New silver collector coin issued dedicated to the topical theme of Personal Freedom
The Latvijas Banka is issuing (11th December) new eye-catching collector coins dedicated to the topic of “Personal Freedom.” The new coins are the result of an open call from the Bank of Latvia to aspiring Latvian artists to submit their ideas on the topic. The eye-catching geometrical design represents the debut work of Beate Šņuka, […]
Latvia: Unique leaf-shaped silver Proof coins highlight ecological causes and activities
The Bank of Latvia will issue (3rd November) unique leaf-shaped silver Proof quality coins which are to highlight and promote ecological causes and activities not only in Latvia but worldwide. Ecology, and the many activities associated with it, emphasise the importance of taking good care of our environment. Retaining as much greenery as possible means […]
Greatly anticipated COTY Awards take place during 49th World Money Fair in Berlin
The 2020 Coin of the Year Awards, colloquially known as the COTYs, got off to a great start this year as various mints and other recipients gathered during the 49th World Money Fair. Held in Berlin’s purpose-built Estrel Convention Centre since 2006, the greatly anticipated awards, now in its 37th year, were presented for the […]
Latvia: New silver Proof coin marks centenary anniversary of Latvia’s war of independence
The Latvijas Banka is issuing (7th November) silver collector coins entitled “Freedom Fights (1918–1920),” which are dedicated to the Latvian War of Independence and all the people who helped to win independence and hold freedom in high esteem. The Republic of Latvia as it is known today was born on the ruins of empires that […]
Latvia: Latest silver Proof collector coin highlights “Gifts of the Forest”
The Bank of Latvia has launched (14th October) new silver Proof collector’s coins which focus on the country’s cultural relationship with nature and the affinity Latvians have with their forests. Entitled “Gifts of the Forest,” the coin’s issue is dedicated to Latvia’s values and sense of traditions created by the sense of belonging and uniting […]
Latvia: Eminent Modernist artist Niklāvs Strunke remembered on latest off-shaped silver coins
The Bank of Latvia has announced (7th July) they will issue new silver Proof collector coins of a specific shape dedicated to the creative heritage of Niklāvs Strunke (1894–1966). Strunke was a Latvian painter, graphic artist, and stage designer. Niklāvs Strunke is regarded as one of the most original Latvian Modernists who strongly proved his […]
Latvia: New silver Proof coin issued in recognition of the establishment of Curonian Kings
The Latvijas Bankas have issued (17th August) new collector coins which are dedicated to the era in Latvia’s history when the advancement of the Curonian Kings was predominant in the region. The subject also highlights a part of the earlier Latvian nation which managed to safeguard its personal freedom and independence for centuries. This group […]
Latvia: New silver collector coin dedicated to new national park — The Garden of Destiny
The Bank of Latvia (Latvijas Banka) has announced that they will be issuing new silver collector coins on the 22nd June which are dedicated to a new project undertaken in the country that is a wider monument to all Latvians and their collective strength — The Garden of Destiny. The idea of The Garden of Destiny came […]
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