The Mint of Finland has launched (23rd May) new gold coins which focus on the future of their country, which in 2017 held year-long celebrations of Finnish independence. The world has seen this Scandinavian country emerge from a territory within the old Russian Empire into a significant democratic state which has lead the way in recent […]
Finland: Scenic splendour of the Koli National Park in North Karelia depicted on latest €2 commemorative coin
The Mint of Finland has launched (15th May) the second €2 national commemorative coin which focuses on the many naturally beautiful scenic areas in the country that are both well-loved and instantly recognisable by many of the country’s inhabitants. The second annual €2 commemorative coin features the natural beauty of Koli National Park, which affirms […]
Finland: Launch of “Finnish National Landscapes” €5 coin series announced
The Mint of Finland have announced (20th February) that a new commemorative coin series entitled “Finnish National Landscapes” will debut in March with the first coin featuring the landscape of Koli National Park in North Karelia, which was voted the most popular in a national ballot. Finland’s national landscapes symbolise the country’s character and are […]
Finland: National pastime of going to the sauna featured on new €2 commemorative coin
The Mint of Finland announced (20th February) that new €2 commemorative coins will be issued which focuses on one of the country’s more popular activities which is not only synonymous with Finnish culture but also has a tradition that spans back centuries — going to the sauna. These small rooms were either built into larger […]
Finland: Fascinating culture of the Sami peoples featured on latest silver collector coins
The Mint of Finland have launched (18th January) new silver collector coins which offer a fascinating look into the indigenous Sami people and their culture which has developed on the northernmost part of the European continent since the end of the Ice Age. Believed to be some of the very first inhabitants on the European […]
Finland unveils new silver coin to remember the 200th anniversary of the birth of Zacharias Topelius
The Mint of Finland have launched (18th December) a new coin which was created in honour of the country’s best-known author, poet, journalist, and historian. Once regarded as one of the most influential figures in society, Zacharias Topelius (1818-1898) is still remembered today as a master storyteller and as a lyricist of best-loved Christmas carols. […]
Finland: Nature takes centre stage on latest €2 circulation and silver collector coins
The Mint of Finland have announced (18th September) that a new €2 coin will be released in limited quantities next month. The design centres around the extraordinary scenes of Finnish nature. The coin is part of Finland’s national celebration of their centenary of independence, which was declared in December 1917. The design of the coin is […]
Finland: Presidents Series concludes with new Kekkonen coin
The Mint of Finland have issued their last coin in the popular “Presidents of Finland” series, which included eight coins featuring past and deceased presidents of the country since it gained independence in 1917. In addition, the series is issued as part of the national centenary celebrations in Finland for 2017. The last coin in […]
Finland: Latest “Presidents” coin focuses on J.K. Paasikivi
The Mint of Finland have launched the latest coin in their ongoing “Presidents of Finland” coin series. This collector coin—the seventh in the series—pays tribute to J.K. Paasikivi (1870–1956), who served as the seventh president of the Republic of Finland from 1946 to 1956. Succeeding the very charismatic Carl Gustaf Mannerheim after the country emerged […]
Finland: WWII-era President Mannerheim features on latest “Presidents” coin series
The Mint of Finland has launched (5th June) the latest coin in their current collector’s series focusing on the past presidents of the Finnish state. The series is in conjunction with celebrations for Finland’s centennial anniversary of independence which is officially marked this year with several national celebrations. The latest coin in the series highlights […]
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