Latvia 2 Euro 2017 Letgallen

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 "Kurzeme" will be represented and in the year 2018 the series will be concluded with the province of "Zemgalen". This special 2 Euro coin has the theme of the province of æLetgallenÆwhich is the easternmost province of Latvia and borders on Russia and Belarus. About one third of the Latvian population lives in Letgallen which is also known as the land of the lakes. What is special is that the Reformation did not take place in Letgallen and it is predominantly Catholic. There is a large Russian minority living in Letgallen. On the coin the coat of arms of Letgallen is depicted. On this crest is a lion walking to the right with a sword in its hand. Above the coat of arms is the country name Latvija (Latvia) and under the coat of arms the province name Latgale (Letgallen). On the right side of the coin is the year 2017. The edge lettering of the coin is DIEVS * SV ETI * LATVIJU (God Bless Latvia).