The 2015 Latvia 2 euro commemorative coin marks the country's first presidency of the Council of the European Union. The national side features the portrait of a Latvian folk maid, an iconic figure that has historically symbolised the nation since the interwar period. This motif, originally designed by Rihards Zariņš for the five-lats silver coin in 1929, represents the cultural identity and sovereignty of Latvia. By incorporating this traditional emblem alongside the theme of the European Union presidency, the design bridges the country’s historical heritage with its active role in contemporary European politics. The coin is issued in standard circulation quality. This issue was minted in 2015 with a total mintage of 1,000,000 pieces.