2 euro Latvia 2021 BU card – 100th anniversary of the recognition of the Republic of Latvia

The First World War radically changed the political map of Europe. Several new states were created, including the Republic of Latvia, proclaimed in Riga on November 18, 1918. This date is engraved in the historical consciousness of the people as the birthday of Latvia. However, the War of Independence in Latvia continued. In 1920, the Latvian government gained full control over the entire territory of Latvia. Since then, intensive diplomatic efforts have been launched to achieve de iure international recognition of Latvia.

On January 26, 1921, at 17.00, the Supreme Council of the Allied Powers notified the Latvian delegation that Latvia had received international de jure recognition. This granted Latvia the status of a subject of international law and opened the door for Latvia to join the League of Nations. Latvians have always been united by a sense of nationality, love for their homeland and the national anthem “God bless Latvia!”. And during the years of Soviet and Nazi occupation, Latvian diplomats preserved the legal continuity of the Latvian state into Western countries. The restoration of Latvia’s independence and further strengthening of the Latvian statehood is an achievement that confirms the irrevocability of de jure recognition of Latvia.

The author of the graphic design of the national side of the new commemorative coin is the artist Zane Ernstraite. The author of the common side of the coin is the artist Luc Lux, and the material and size of the coin are the same as those of other 2 euro coins.

The circulation of BU 2 euro cards in 2021 Latvija De Iure – 5,000 pieces.

Release date 01/20/2021