Latvia

Latvian banknotes from the first republic, including small kapeikas notes of 1920.

Notes from a short-lived currency of the young Latvian state.

History and frequently asked questions below ↓

About Latvia banknotes

After independence in 1918 Latvia issued the Latvian rublis, divided into kapeikas, before introducing the lats in 1922. The lats disappeared under Soviet rule in 1940, returned in 1993 and was replaced by the euro on 1 January 2014.

See also: European banknotes, Estonia and Russia.

Frequently asked questions

What currency did Latvia use in 1920?

The Latvian rublis, divided into 100 kapeikas, replaced by the lats in 1922.

When did Latvia adopt the euro?

On 1 January 2014.

When was the lats introduced?

In 1922; it returned in 1993 after independence was restored.

Are your Latvia banknotes genuine?

Yes. Every Latvia note we sell is a genuine banknote, never a copy or replica. Each listing states the grade, gives the Pick catalogue number where one exists and shows the front and back, and every order ships tracked from Hungary.