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"This coin is dedicated to the achievements of Latvian entrepreneurs and honors their endeavor and contribution to reinforcing the economic independence and national self-confidence of the country," said Silakalns.

The obverse of the coin incorporates a QR code carrying a message for the coming generation of entrepreneurs. The reverse of the coin features 25 raised facets symbolizing the years dedicated to entrepreneurship.

The maximum mintage of the coin is limited to 3,000 coins. The coin will be on sale at Bank of Latvia Cashier's Offices, and its price will be EUR 67.

"Marking the anniversary of Latvia's renewed independence or thinking about the state's future, we have to remember that political independence cannot materialize without the country's full economic self-sufficiency, to which the national entrepreneurs who create jobs and pay taxes are important contributors. The economic stability of the country is a guarantee of the prosperity of its inhabitants, and the foundation for this was the work of those entrepreneurial, courageous and responsible people who began to establish businesses right after Latvia regained its independence, who managed them through the twists and turns of economic development and who now can proudly look back on what they have achieved," the bank said.

The coin National Entrepreneur is struck by Lietuvos Monetu Kalykla in Lithuania. The author of the coin's graphic design is Paulis Liepa, and its plaster model has been created by Ivars Drulle.