The year 2019 marks the 5 year anniversary since Latvia joined the euro area. To celebrate that, Latvijas Banka is releasing a special set of euro circulation coins "5 years in the euro area".

The set includes all 2019 euro circulation coins in denominations from 1 euro cent to 2 euro. Europe aims at being united in diversity, first of all with respect to culture. Therefore, Latvijas Banka continues to incorporate Latvia's values and symbols in the national design of the euro coins;  the reverses of the 1 euro and 2 euro coins feature a portrait of a Latvian folk maiden.

The coin set will be available for purchase as of 21 March at Latvijas Banka Cashier's Offices and online at www.e-monetas.lv.

Price: EUR 25.

Number of sets: 7000 pc.

Purchase limit: 3 sets.

Available for purchase as of 21 March starting from 8.30 a.m. (local time):

• at Latvijas Banka Cashier's Offices (K. Valdemāra iela 1B in Riga and Teātra iela 3 in Liepāja);
• online at e-monetas.lv. Please see the terms of purchase and delivery at e-monetas.lv here.

For additional information, please call + 371 67022722 or write an e-mail message to coins@bank.lv.

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