My Collection
Description:
Obverse
The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 1996 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 picture of a corncrake, with the numeral 10 and inscription LATU beneath it, is centered on the coin. The inscription APDRAUDETA FAUNA (endangered wildlife) is placed in a semicircle to the left of the picture, the inscription GRIEZE (corncrake) is placed horizontally to the right of the picture.
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