Latvia 2 Euro 2017 Courland

Latvia is issuing a series of special 2 Euro coins highlighting its four provinces. The first was published in 2016 (Vidzeme). In 2017 "Letgallen" and... Read more
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Additional Information

SKU LV17-2EURO2
Theme Kurzeme - Koerland
Worth 2 euro
Metal Koper-nikkel-messing
Country Latvia
Quality UNC
Circulation 493.000
Year 2017
Weight 8,5 gram
Diameter 25,75
Category Special 2 euro coins

Product Description

Latvia is issuing a series of special 2 Euro coins highlighting its four provinces. The first was published in 2016 (Vidzeme). In 2017 "Letgallen" and "Courland" will be represented and in the year 2018 the series will be concluded with the province of "Zemgalen". This particular 2 Euro coin has the theme of "Kurzeme". Kurzeme is the westernmost province of Latvia and includes the major port cities of Ventspils and Liepaja. Kurzeme has a rich history and has a particularly German history. The coat of arms of the province is depicted on the coin. On this crest one sees a lion walking to the right. Above the coat of arms is the country name Latvija (Latvia) and under the coat of arms is the province name Kurzeme.. On the right side of the coin is the year 2017. The edge lettering of the coin is DIEVS * SVETI * LATVIJU (God Bless Latvia).