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Latgale has always been unique in many ways. Latgalians formed as an ethnicity during the 6-7 century and were first mentioned in the Primary Chronicle of the Kievan Rus. Even though Latgalians preserved their culture throughout the centuries, their homeland has always been ethnically diverse. This small eastern part of Latvia was commonly shared by many nationalities – Poles, Belarussians, Russians, and Jews and was always a homeland for many talented people.
Traditional "Sooted" Latgalian pottery dating back to the 5th century AD and has survived throughout the times and has been passed down to the next generations. It is included in the Latvian Culture Canon and it represents one of the brightest pages of traditional culture.
Obverse
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Depict a characteristic piece of Latgalian ceramics – clay candelabrum. It will also bear an inscription "Latgalian ceramics", the country name as well as the year of issue. 2020 LATVIJA |
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Reverse
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A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 2 EURO |
Edge |
Dievs, svētī Latviju! (God, Bless Latvia!) is the national anthem of Latvia. The words and music were written by Kārlis Baumanis (1834–1904). DIEVS ★ SVĒTĪ ★ LATVIJU ★ |
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Circulating) |
Material | Bi-Metallic |
Ring | Cupronickel |
Center | Nickel Brass |
Weight | 8.5 g |
Diameter | 25.75 mm |
Thickness | 2.2 mm |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Lithuanian Mint (LMK)
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