silver coin III

Measurements: diameter 28.0 mm, weight 15.2 g.
Material: silver, fineness .925.
Quality: proof.
Struck in 1999 by British Royal Mint (United Kingdom).
Artists: Gunars Cilitis (graphic design), Janis Strupulis (plaster model). ObverseThe obverse of the button-shaped coin features a circle. The year 1999 is placed between two holes in the centre of the circle. The inscription LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA (Republic of Latvia), and the numeral 1 and inscription LATS, each arranged in a semicircle, are respectively placed above and beneath the central motif. The two inscriptions are separated by stars.
ReverseThe reverse of the button-shaped coin is designed by applying matting. The central circle with two holes is polished, the outer ring is matted with an ornamental band. The inscription MILLENNIUM and the year 2000, each arranged in a semicircle, are placed in the upper and lower part of the coin, respectively.