Łotwa 1 łat Serce z piernika 2011

Łotwa 1 łat Serce z piernika 2011

Dane monety:

Stan
I unc prosto z rolki

Nominał
1 łat = 6,5 pln

Waga
4,8 g

Średnica
21,75 mm

Nakład
300 tys.

Stop
CuNi

Rok
2011 wysyłka natychmiast!

Gingerbread heart
Face value: 1 lats
Weight: 4.80 g, diameter: 21.75 mm
Metal: cupro-nickel
Struck in 2011 by Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt (the Netherlands).
Artists: Rūta Briede (graphic design) and Laura Medne (plaster model)

Obverse
The large coat of arms of the Republic
of Latvia, with the year 2011 inscribed below, is placed in the centre.
The inscriptions LATVIJAS and REPUBLIKA, each arranged in a
semicircle, are above and beneath the central motif respectively.
Reverse
A gingerbread heart is placed in the
centre of the coin, with the numeral 1 featured on it. An inscription
LATS is arranged beneath it in a semicircle.
Edge
Two inscriptions LATVIJAS BANKA, separated by rhombic dots.

Any housewife knows that the gingerbread
dough has to be prepared well in advance of Christmas, so that it can
take in the whole bouquet of aromas and tastes from the spices which
make this treat so unique.
In addition to a fine recipe, good
thoughts, a bright candle and a warm-hearted and loyal companion to
help with crushing the spices and tasting the dough are equally
important for the preparation process. All conditions observed, the
baking time will be filled with inspiration and warmth and the
resulting gingerbread will be extremely delicious.
Gingerbread is a unique treat. It is
difficult to imagine any other pastry that has so many different
recipes. Gingerbread has already been baked for thousands of years and
each housewife has her own secrets. Big and small, richly decorated or
plain, bearing inscriptions of affectionate words or embodying warmth
themselves, gingerbread items appeal to practically everybody and bring
festive sensations even in the absence of a Christmas tree and other
attributes characteristic for the season.
A gingerbread heart is, no doubt, the
queen of all types of gingerbread and not just during the Christmas
season. Many romantic stories have begun with a gingerbread heart
presented at a fair or some other event where it helped to approach
one's sweetheart when any words seemed too loud. A gingerbread heart is
given in gratitude for good work or support as well as serves as a
festive decoration and a self-made manifestation of one's artistic
inspiration. We all feel touched receiving a gingerbread heart made by
someone dear to us and representing something more than just a
delicious treat. And we feel equally moved also when we ourselves give a
gingerbread heart to somebody.