The small coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, encircled by the inscription LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA • 2003 • (Republic of Latvia 2003), is placed in the centre.
Reverse:
The numeral 1 is centered on the coin. The inscription SANTIMS, arranged in a semicircle, is beneath the numeral 1. Above the numeral, five arcs join two diamond-shaped suns which are located on either side of the numeral 1.