On Thursday, 9th October, Latvijas Banka, the Latvian central bank, will issue a 2 euro commemorative coin depicting the coat of arms of the country’s Sēlija region, concluding a series of 2 euro commemorative coins, each honouring one of Latvia’s five historical regions.
The special design 2 euro coin “Sēlija” will be making its way into people’s wallets as result of regular daily use, as well as in gift packaging and circulation coin sets for collectors. These numismatic products will be available for purchase exclusively on the website www.e-monetas.lv.
Latvia is composed of five historical regions of the Latvian nation: Vidzeme, Latgale, Kurzeme, Zemgale, and Sēlija.
Sēlija was referenced in historical records as early as the 13th century, yet it was not until 2021, with its formal inclusion in the Law on Historical Regions of Latvia, that Sēlija was defined as a distinct cultural and historical region. The flag of Sēlija and the coat of arms of the historical region were approved as late as 2023 as part of an initiative of then-President Egils Levits.
The national side of the coin depicts the coat of arms of Sēlija. The name of the country (LATVIJA) and the year of issue (2025) are also featured on the coin.
The price of the coin in gift packaging is 12.50 euro and that of a circulation coin set – 33 euro.
Each year, every euro area country is entitled to issue two 2 euro commemorative coins of special design, as well as one more commemorative coin within a joint programme.
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