Latvia FDC on "Coats of Arms of Latvian Towns and Municipalities"

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Latvia

Coats of Arms of Latvian Towns and Municipalities

Date of Issue : 11 January 2013

The stamp with a denomination of LVL 0.35 features the coat of arms of Varakļāni town. The town is located in the western part of Latgale. The coat of arms depicts a fox and three roads. The fox is a symbol of the rich forests and clever people of Varakļāni. The three roads stand for three important highways that enter Varakļāni from Krustpils, Madona and Rēzekne.

The stamp with a denomination of LVL 0.60 features the coat of arms of Strenči municipality. Strenči municipality lies in the northeastern part of Latvia and borders the municipalities of Valka, Smiltene, Beverīna and Burtnieki. The blue background of the coat of arms stands for the Gauja River; the four horizontal golden stripes symbolize timber rafting in Gauja, and the three golden diamonds symbolize the railway going through Strenči.

The stamp with a denomination of LVL 0.98 features the coat of arms of Vārkava municipality. The municipality lies in the southeastern part of Latvia and borders the municipalities of Līvāni, Preiļi and Daugavpils. The coat of arms depicts a bull with golden horns, symbolizing selflessness, generosity and courage, as well as a rose with leaves in the natural colors.

The FDC features a map of Latvia and the coats of arms of Varakļāni town and Vārkava and Strenči municipalities. The cancellation is an outline of Latvia with the locations of the municipalities and town marked.