Feature: The rising sun
Description: The coin is dedicated to the history of
the Coat of arms of Latvia and features the motif of a rising sun. This
motif was originally part of the design proposal for the symbol of the
autonomous Latvia, created by artist Ansis Cīrulis in 1917. Later on
this motif emerged as one of the basic elements of the Coat of arms of
Latvia. The motif of a rising sun has also been used by artist Ansis
Cīrulis before, in the design of the Latvian riflemen’s badge and his
other artworks. After the foundation of the Republic of Latvia in 1918
variations of the motif of a rising sun appeared in all design proposals
for the Coat of arms of the new State. The Coat of arms of Latvia was
officially adopted in 1921. The design shows the motif of the rising
sun, with stylised letters B and L (an abbreviation from the words
‘Brīvā Latvija’ (Free Latvia)) in the centre. It also bears an
inscription ‘UZLECOŠĀ SAULE’ (The rising sun), the name of the issuing
country ‘LATVIJA’ and the year of issuance ‘2019’. The coin’s outer ring
bears the 12 stars of the European flag.
