Hella Wuolijoki €10 Silver Coin Issued by Mint of Finland

March 24, 2011 By Michael Alexander Leave a Comment

On March 19, 2011, the Finnish Mint issued a €10 silver coin to mark the 125th anniversary of birth of the writer, politician, and business manager Hella Wuolijoki (1886 – 1954).

She is nationally known for her series of “Niskavuori” novels and for “Hulda from Juurakko” which was turned into the Hollywood film “The Farmer’s Daughter”. The lead role of this film secured an Oscar for the actress Loretta Young in 1947. In all these works, Wuolijoki included the presence of strong, decisive and inspiring women characters. Born as Ella Marie Murrik in Helme, South Estonia, she moved to Helsinki where she married Sulo Vuolijoki. They divorced in 1923.

The coin’s design is the work of artist Petri Neunonen. The obverse depicts a stylised tree positioned to the left side, along with the text “HELLA WUOLIJOKI 1886 1954” arranged in four lines to the right of the tree. The reverse includes the coin’s denomination of €10 and illustrates a female form along with the text “SUOMI FINLAND” and the year of “2011” just under the central image.

The coins are struck in sterling silver (.925) with a weight of 25.5 grams and a diameter of 38.6 mm. The proof version of the coin has a mintage of 7,000 pieces, and the brilliant finish version has a mintage of 5,000 pieces.

This is the second and latest in the series of commemorative coins dedicated to Great Finnish women. In 2010, the series was launched with the Minna Canth collector coin.

For more information on this and other coins in the series and subjects, please visit the website of the Finnish Mint at: http://www.suomenrahapaja.fi/eng

BEFORE YOU COMMENT:

Coin Update is not a retail website. If you wish to buy a coin or banknote, you should contact a reputable dealer. One of our sponsors (see ads at right and top of page) may also have what you’re looking for, so be sure to check out their websites.
Per policy, we do not advise on the value, authenticity, or rarity of readers’ coins and banknotes. For this kind of assistance, you should contact a reputable dealer, preferably one who’s certified by the American Numismatic Association and/or the Professional Numismatists Guild.
Vulgar and/or abusive comments will not be tolerated. Nor will trolls.
Allegations of fraudulent or criminal activity against a named party, when said activity has not been proven in a court of law, will be removed.

First 2019 American Innovation $1 coin on sale on September 19

Washington — The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for rolls and bags of American Innovation $1 coins representing Delaware starting September 19 at noon EDT. This is the first of four 2019 American Innovation $1 coins the Mint will release this year. The rolls and bags contain Uncirculated coins from the United States […]

PCGS announces partnership with Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

As its exclusive grading service, PCGS will create special HOF inserts for certified 2020 basketball commemorative coins Newport Beach, CA (September 16, 2019) — Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) is partnering with the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on a 2020 basketball commemorative coin program. The planned $5 denomination gold, $1 silver, and 50-cent […]

Australia: New $2 colour coin marks 30th anniversary of the National Police Remembrance Day

The Royal Australian Mint has launched (11th September) new two-dollar colour coins that are in celebration of the 30th anniversary of National Police Remembrance Day, which honours Australia’s police forces. The releases of the collector’s versions of the earlier circulation coins feature a colour reverse of the same motif. National Police Remembrance Day is held […]

U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending September 8, 2019

This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending September 8, 2019. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the 2019-S Proof Set (19RG), which sold 3,781 units. In second place was the 2019-P American Liberty high relief silver medal (19DB) with 2,992 sold. The third best-selling item this week was the 2019-S Silver Proof Set […]

Trask Family YN Summer Seminar Scholarship

In recognition of Susan Trask and her husband the late Frank Trask, the Civil War Token Society has created the annual Trask Family YN Summer Seminar Scholarship for young numismatists to apply for financial assistance to cover the cost of tuition, room, and board charged by the American Numismatic Association. Susan and Frank Trask have […]

Greece: Latest Proof silver coin in “Greek Culture” series features ancient poet Alcaeus

The Bank of Greece will issue (17th September) their latest silver Proof-quality crown coin which is part of their ongoing series entitled “Greek Culture.” The coin focuses on poetry and one of the ancient world’s most well-known classical poets, Alcaeus of Mytilene (c. 620-560 B.C.), whose work was highly esteemed in the ancient world and […]

U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending September 1, 2019

This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending September 1, 2019. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2019 San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Uncirculated five-ounce silver coin (19AM), which sold 12,169 units. In second place was the 2019 San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Three-Roll Set (19ARM) with 6,103 sold. The third […]

Veteran U.S. Mint official Jon Cameron joins NGC program of hand-signed labels

Jon J. Cameron’s 41 years of civil service also included time as an executive with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the Federal Reserve System. Jon J. Cameron, who recently retired from his position as the U.S. Mint’s Associate Director of Numismatic, Bullion, and Coin Studies, has agreed to autograph certification labels exclusively for […]

Switzerland: Second silver coin features Furka Pass as part of Swiss Alpine Passes coin series

The Swiss Federal Mint has launched (12th September) their latest collector’s coin which is the second issue in the three-part Swiss Alpine Passes coin series. Following on from the “Klausen Pass,” the second coin features the “Furka Pass.” With an altitude of 2,429 metres (7,970 feet) above sea level, the Furka Pass is one of […]

Bowers on collecting: Consider collecting colonial coins

Consider collecting colonial coins—four C’s in a row. This is an ideal way to introduce you to C4, the Colonial Coin Collectors Club. Founded in 1993 by Mike Hodder and other enthusiasts, the club has several hundred members today. Check the website and join. You will have a great experience! The field of colonial coins […]