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Description:
Obverse
The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 1999 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 motif of two athletes riding bicycles is featured in the centre of the coin. The inscription SIDNEJA · 2000 · OLIMPISKAS SPELES (Sydney 2000 Olympic Games) encircles the central motif along the coin's edge. The numeral 1 and inscription LATS are placed beneath the motif.
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