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The coin commemorates the 60th Anniversary of the Establishment of the United Nations and 50th Anniversary of Finland's UN Membership.
The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization to promote international co-operation. A replacement for the ineffective League of Nations, the organization was established on 24 October 1945 after World War II in order to prevent another such conflict. At its founding, the UN had 51 member states; there are now 193. The headquarters of the United Nations is in Manhattan, New York City, and experiences extraterritoriality. Further main offices are situated in Geneva, Nairobi, and Vienna. The organization is financed by assessed and voluntary contributions from its member states. Its objectives include maintaining international peace and security, promoting human rights, fostering social and economic development, protecting the environment, and providing humanitarian aid in cases of famine, natural disaster, and armed conflict.
Obverse
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Depicts part of a jigsaw puzzle showing a dove of peace. On the bottom of the centre part, the inscription 'FINLAND – UN' and the year mark is displayed; the artist's initial (K, Tapio Kettunen) appears above the last digit of the year mark, while the Mint master mark (M, Raimo Makkonen) is between the inscription and the dove. The twelve stars of the European Union adorn the outer ring. FINLAND - UN |
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Reverse
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A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 2 EURO |
Edge |
FINLAND in Finnish and Swedish, the two official languages in Finland, followed by three lion's heads. SUOMI FINLAND |
2 Euro
50th Anniversary of Finland's UN Membership
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50th Anniversary of Finland's UN Membership
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Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Circulating) |
Material | Bi-Metallic |
Ring | Cupronickel |
Center | Nickel Brass |
Weight | 8.5 g |
Diameter | 25.75 mm |
Thickness | 2.2 mm |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Mint of Finland
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