tabbs Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 In the "Times and Values" series of collector coins, Latvia issued a piece which I think has a very interesting design. It reminds of the years when the country was occupied (1940-1990/91) by showing a "broken" coat of arms: This is a proof-only silver coin, face value 1 lats. More information (in English) is here: http://www.bank.lv/eng/main/all/lvnaud/jub...foreign_rulers/ Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 I wonder if the Russians will take exception to this, like the problems they are having with Estonia over the war memorial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxseries Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Wow one of the most bizarre design I have ever seen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawsonsLV Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Terrible translation! In Latvian it's called "Svešas varas". I believe it should be "Foreign powers" or "Powers of Strangers" BTW: At the Bank it costs Ls 21.50 (about $43.-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Great coin and wonderful conceptualization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saankarite Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 very very nice! It's a very interesting design. I also like the "fight for Freedom coin" from the same collection! http://www.bank.lv/eng/main/all/lvnaud/jub...mp/llg/freedom/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxseries Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 very very nice! It's a very interesting design. I also like the "fight for Freedom coin" from the same collection! http://www.bank.lv/eng/main/all/lvnaud/jub...mp/llg/freedom/ Struck in Finland! Most definately uses the well known Finnish rimless technology! Oh where is Sisu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Orc Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 I realy like that & must keep a look out for one If you want a bit of a potted history of Latvia have a look at my write up in 'latest banknote purchase' it might prove to be a interesting addition to the two coins talked about here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabbs Posted October 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 BTW: At the Bank it costs Ls 21.50 (about $43.-) Ah, I paid $45 (roughly €32) for mine. Won't have it in my hands until next month though ... Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 very very nice! It's a very interesting design. I also like the "fight for Freedom coin" from the same collection! http://www.bank.lv/eng/main/all/lvnaud/jub...mp/llg/freedom/ That's another interesting design. Very creative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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