Latvia 1 lats Riga Zoo Elephant Giraffe Crocodile Monkey Fauna silver coin 2012

The 2012 Latvia 1 Lats Riga Zoo silver coin celebrates the centenary of Riga Zoological Garden, founded in 1912, and its role in wildlife education and conservation. The coin’s main side recreates a lively zoo scene: the historic entrance and surrounding trees form the background, while an elephant with prominent tusks, lion, tiger, giraffe, camel and kangaroo gather in the foreground; a bird flies above the buildings. The denomination 1 LATS and centenary date 1912 complete the composition. The opposite side forms an unusual circular gallery of animals emerging from the rim: a giraffe dominates the center, surrounded by an antlered deer, monkey, crocodile, seal and small bird, with another animal head appearing above. The spacious polished field emphasizes every sculptural detail. Struck in silver with a Proof finish, this imaginative Latvian commemorative combines zoo history, architecture and an exceptional variety of wildlife motifs, making it especially attractive for collectors of fauna, animal and Baltic-themed coins.

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