On 10th June, the Bank of Latvia issued a new 1-lats circulation coin with the kokle featured on the reverse. The coin has been designed by artist Anna Heinrihsone and modelled by sculptor Ligita Franckeviča. The new 1-lats coins were struck at the German mint Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg.

The kokle is a musical instrument originating with the ancient Balts. The kokle has retained, regained and expanded the circle of its adepts and fans, being reborn, along with other old traditions, in musical groups and individual musicians.

The reverse of the new 1-lats coin features the kokle. The minting year of the new coin (2013) is featured on the obverse, beneath the large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia.

The total circulation of the coin is one million, and, like all other special 1-lats circulation coins, it will not be supplemented.

Weight: 4.80 g, diameter: 21.75 mm
Material: cupro-nickel

Source of information: Bank of Latvia www.bank.lv