2015 Latvia Copper-Nickel 2015 Latvia Copper-Nickel 30 years of European flag Latvia UNC UNC

This bimetallic 2 Euro commemorative coin, issued by Latvia in 2015, celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the European Flag. Struck in Uncirculated (UNC) condition, it is a part of a common issue by all Eurozone countries to mark this significant milestone for the European Union.

Obverse Design: The central design, a winner of an EU-wide competition, depicts the European Union flag as a powerful symbol of unity and shared ideals. Twelve stars are dynamically rendered to morph into human figures, embracing and collectively forming a new Europe. In a semi-circle at the top right, the issuing country's name, "LATVIJA," is inscribed alongside the commemorative years "1985-2015." The artist's initials, "ΓΣ" (Georgios Stamatopoulos), are located at the bottom right. The coin's outer ring features the customary twelve stars of the European Union.

Reverse Design: The common reverse side of the 2 Euro coin features a geographical map of Europe, depicting the continent without internal borders, symbolizing unity. The numeral "2" is prominently displayed, indicating the coin's denomination, with "EURO" written below it. The initials of the designer, Luc Luycx ("LL"), are also visible.

Edge Inscription: The coin's edge bears the inscription "DIEVS SVĒTĪ LATVIJU" (God Bless Latvia), with words separated by stars, and a fine milled edge.

Composition and Specifications:

Composition: Bimetallic (Nickel brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring)

Denomination: 2 Euro

Year of Issue: 2015

Diameter: 25.75 mm

Weight: 8.5 grams

Quality: UNC (Uncirculated), indicating the coin is in its original mint state, free from wear or circulation marks.

Mintage: 1,000,000 pieces for general circulation (additional mintage for special issues like BU coincards).

This coin represents not only a piece of Latvian numismatic history but also a shared symbol of European integration and heritage.