2014 Latvia €2 Coin Issue "Riga - European Capital of Culture"

• Mint: Staatliche Münzen Baden-Württemberg
• Denomination: €2
• Quality: UNC/BU
• Issue limit: 1M/5K
• Alloy: Base Metal
• Diameter: 25.75 mm
• Weight: 8.5 grams
• Artist: Henrihs Vorkals
• Box/Capsule: No/No
• Certificate: No

Additional Information

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Riga is the European Capital of Culture 2014. This designation and the activities related to the event present a new quality vision of the capital city and entire Latvia's affinity with Europe and the common cultural values.

The central image of the coin shows the skyline of Riga, with inscriptions "RĪGA – 2014" and "LV" underneath. At the top of the image there is a semi-circled inscription "EIROPAS KULTŪRAS GALVASPILSĒTA" (European Capital of Culture). The coin's outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.