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| These are Medallic
Coinage issued by the Legation of Latvia to commemorating the 70th anniversary of Independence in
1988 and another set of coins were issued next year in 1989. |
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| Obverse
legend: LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA with supported arms. Reverse shows sun with a
monument and date 1918-1988. In 1988 one ounce coins with 38.25mm diameter
were produced in three metals, Bronze, Silver 7000 pieces and Gold 495
pieces. |
| In 1989 they
also produced another series of coins having the same obverse side with
supported arms but different reverse side, which shows a ship. These coins
were produced in three metal having the weight of 31.10g each. 3500 pieces
in .999 Silver, 350 pieces in Gold and 350 pieces in .999 Palladium. |
| All the above
coins mentioned can also be seen in Krause Publication "Unusual Coins of the
World", 4th edition on page 294. |
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Chiefa Coins |
