{"id":21120,"date":"2025-02-08T08:58:17","date_gmt":"2025-02-08T07:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.2euros.org\/?p=21120"},"modified":"2025-02-08T09:05:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-08T08:05:16","slug":"2025-latvia-selija","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.2euros.org\/en\/2-euro-commemorative-latvia\/2025-latvia-selija\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 – Latvia – S\u0113lija"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n\n

Latvia<\/strong> issued this 2 euro<\/strong> coin in 2025<\/strong> to honor the historical region of S\u0113lija<\/strong>. It thus continues its series dedicated to the country’s cultural regions. In addition, it highlights its heritage and affirms its national identity through this numismatic issue.<\/p>\n\n

Coin description<\/h2>\n\n

The obverse of the coin features a shield<\/strong> that depicts a slender deer<\/strong>, the emblem of the S\u0113lija<\/strong> region. This majestic animal symbolises the nature and nobility of this wooded territory. Furthermore, the shield occupies the centre of a golden background, creating a striking contrast with the rest of the coin.<\/p>\n\n

The engravers inscribed “LATVIJA”<\/strong> above the shield to designate the issuing country. At the bottom, they added “S\u0112LIJA”<\/strong> to identify the region being honoured. In addition, they engraved the year of issue “2025”<\/strong> on the right side, thus ensuring optimum readability. In addition, the outer contour features the twelve stars<\/strong> of the European flag, recalling Latvia’s membership in the European Union.<\/p>\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n

With this 2 euro<\/strong> coin issued in 2025, Latvia<\/strong> is promoting the cultural heritage of S\u0113lija<\/strong> and highlighting its historical importance. By representing a deer on its coat of arms, it celebrates the natural and symbolic wealth of this region. As such, this numismatic issue is part of an approach to preserving and promoting the country’s cultural identities. In this way, it strengthens national pride and promotes Latvian heritage throughout Europe.<\/p>\n\n

Country of Issue:<\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Date of issue:<\/strong><\/td>2025<\/td><\/tr>
Total mintage:<\/strong><\/td>413.000<\/td><\/tr>
\u2013 Proof:<\/td>\u00a00<\/td><\/tr>
\u2013 BU:<\/td>\u00a013.000<\/td><\/tr>
\u2013 UNC:<\/td>\u00a0400.000<\/td><\/tr>
Engraver:<\/strong><\/td>Laimonis \u0160\u0113nbergs<\/td><\/tr>
The edge:<\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Rarity:<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Official Journal:<\/strong><\/td>To be defined on EUR-LEX<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
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Do you want to know the technical specifications of this coin? Feel free to visit the page dedicated to the specifications of a 2-euro coin<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Introduction Latvia issued this 2 euro coin in 2025 to honor the historical region of S\u0113lija. It thus continues its series dedicated to the country’s cultural regions. In addition, it highlights its heritage and affirms […]<\/a><\/p>\n

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