Obverse: Depicted is the coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, featuring the sun and three stars in the center, with the year 1997 inscribed below. The inscriptions “LATVIJAS” appear above and “REPUBLIKA” below.
Reverse: Shown is the gaff-rigged sailing ship Julia Maria, built in 1895, with the denomination 10 LATU placed underneath. Around the outer ring is inscribed “GAFELSONERIS · JULIA MARIA · 1895”.
About the coin: This 1997 Latvian gold coin commemorates the 100th anniversary of the construction of the sailing ship Julia Maria. It belongs to the series “History of Seafaring. Ships of Latvia” and was designed and engraved by Latvian artist Jānis Strupulis. The coin stands out for its detailed depiction and high-purity gold.
