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Latvia
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1 Rublis, 1992
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5 Rubli, 1992
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5 Lati, 2001
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100 Latu, 2007 Hybrid Polymer
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Front: Krisjanis Barons (1835-1923), father of Latvian folk songs
Barons is famous for his work as a folklorist. He systematized the Latvian
folk songs and published them in six volumes including 217,996 folk songs
between 1894 and 1915.
Back: Lielvarde belt ornaments
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500 Latu, 2008 (2009) Hybrid Polymer
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Front: Young woman in national custume
Back: Small ornamental brass crowns
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100 and 500 Latu scans courtesy of YBNOTES.
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Latvia, located in east Europe, came under Russian domination 1795-1918. Gained
independence 1918-1939. Annexed to the Soviet Union in 1940. Occupied by Germany
1941-44. Reestablished as a member republic of the Soviet Union 1944-91.
Declared independence in 1991. For a more detailed
country profile, see CIA World Factbook on Latvia.
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