Published: 09.11.2023

On Wednesday, 15 November, Latvijas Banka is issuing a gold collector coin "The Golden Horses" dedicated to the theme of the golden horse that is widely represented in mythology and literary works.

The collector coin will be available for purchase only on the website e-monetas.lv from 12.00 (noon) on 15 November. Mail delivery or personal pickup from Latvijas Banka Cashier's Offices at Bezdelīgu iela 3, Riga, will be possible. To smooth out the customer flow on the premises, the order pickup at Latvijas Banka Cashier's Offices will be organised according to a balanced schedule.

Zelta Zirgi Bank lv 950x517px

The graphic design of the coin was created by Ivars Heinrihsons whose creative work resonates deeply with the theme of the horse.

In the words of the artist, the coin's content is inspired by a popular Latvian folk song and the golden Latvian sea as well as by the ancient Greek myth of the horses pulling the chariot of Poseidon, the god of the sea. Both inspirations are brought together by the supernatural manifestation of radiance in the form of horses. Gold is linked associatively and visually to the sun, the "golden saddle" – to its radiance in the sea. For Latvians and their kindred peoples, the colour of gold is associated with divinity and celestial deities, most of all, the Sun as a deity.

The theme of the golden horse also plays a major role in Latvian literature. The impact of Rainis' play "The Golden Horse" extends far beyond the usual school curriculum as it is one of the most important works of Latvian literature.

The price of the coin is 125.00 euro; the purchase limit for one buyer will be 3 coins.
The mintage of the coin is 2500.
The coin has been struck by UAB Lietuvos monetų kalykla in Lithuania.

Latest News

22.04.2025

Changes to the Coin Programme

Latvijas Banka has decided to amend the 2025 coin issuance programme...
15.04.2025

The coin "Cabbage" becomes Latvia's Coin of the Year 2024

The cleverly-designed collector coin "Cabbage" was announced Latvia's...
11.04.2025

The first non-bank payment service provider has joined Latvijas Banka's payment system EKS

The first non-bank payment service provider has joined the Electronic...
02.04.2025

Latvijas Banka is issuing insurance licences to AS Sincera Insurance

On 2 April, the Supervision Committee of Latvijas Banka decided...
01.04.2025

The value of counterfeits decreased by a third in 2024

In 2024, 1304 counterfeit euro banknotes and coins were detected...
01.04.2025

Mandatory payee verification: the next step in enhancing security

In an era where digital payments have become integral to daily life,...
01.04.2025

The digital euro project: latest developments and public opinion

Recent geopolitical developments have intensified the debate on the...
31.03.2025

"Payment Radar": non-cash payments in Latvia have reached a record-breaking share

The most recent (spring 2025) "Payment Radar" published by...
28.03.2025

Latvijas Banka is issuing an electronic money institution operating licence to AP OPERATIONS SIA

On 26 March, the Supervision Committee of Latvijas Banka issued...
24.03.2025

Voting for the best collector coin of 2024 is open

From 24 March to 6 April 2025, Latvijas Banka, in...
11.03.2025

Latvijas Banka will also provide IBAN and beneficiary name verification at the Eurosystem level

Today, the European Central Bank (ECB) issued a statement announcing...
06.03.2025

The Saeima re-elects two Members of the Council of Latvijas Banka for the second term

Today, the Saeima re-elected Māris Kālis and Zita Zariņa for the...