Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com
  • 5 Euro 2016, KM# 290, Finland, Republic, Presidents of Finland, Kyösti Kallio
  • 5 Euro 2016, KM# 290, Finland, Republic, Presidents of Finland, Kyösti Kallio
  • 5 Euro 2016, KM# 290, Finland, Republic, Presidents of Finland, Kyösti Kallio, Paper coin envelope (front)
  • 5 Euro 2016, KM# 290, Finland, Republic, Presidents of Finland, Kyösti Kallio, Paper coin envelope (inside)
Description

By decision of the Ministry of Finance, Mint of Finland in 2016–2017 released a series of base metal collector coins with a nominal value of EUR 5. The collector coins of the Presidents of Finland series featured in the Finland 100 programme celebrating the centennial of Finland's independence. A total of eight coins paying tribute to the presidents of Finland, with the coins of K.J. Ståhlberg, L.K. Relander, P.E. Svinhufvud, Kyösti Kallio, Risto Ryti, C.G.E. Mannerheim, J.K. Paasikivi and U.K. Kekkonen. The collector coins are designed by Tero Lounas.

The fourth Presidents of Finland coin, paying tribute to President Kyösti Kallio. There are two variations of packing: a paper coin envelope or cardboard coin box.

Issue date: 21.11.2016

Obverse

Bears the portrait of Kyösti Kallio.

Kyösti Kallio (1873–1940) was the fourth President of Finland (1937–1940). He was a prominent leader of the Agrarian League, and served as Prime Minister four times and Speaker of the Parliament six times.

KYÖSTI KALLIO 1873-1940

Reverse

Features a landscape of Finnish fields, framing an open book depicting a constructed urban environment.

Inscriptions include the state name in two national languages – Finnish (Suomi) and Swedish (Finland), designer's initial (L) and the Mint of Finland’s company mark (the Lion logo). Denomination below.

SUOMI L FINLAND 2016
5 EURO

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Bi-Metallic
Ring Cupronickel
Center Copper Aluminum Nickel
Weight 9.8 g
Diameter 27.25 mm
Thickness 2.3 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Mint of Finland

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