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The collector coin is part of the Europa Coin Programme, also known as the European Silver Programme, or the Eurostar Programme. It is an initiative dedicated to the issuance of collector-oriented legal tender coins in precious metals to celebrate European identity. The issuing authorities of EU member countries voluntarily contribute coins to the Europa Coin Programme. Multiple countries have participated in the programme, beginning in 2004. Some coins are denominated in euro, others are denominated in other currencies.
Two major changes have been made to the series in 2016: an obverse designed according to a common principle and the introduction of a five-year thematic sequence featuring five ages of Europe. The sequence starts in 2016 with Modern 20th Century.
This commemorative coin pays tribute to the Baroque and Rococo epochs. The Baroque style, originating from 17th-century Italy, brought extravagance and rich ornamentation to art and architecture. Its successor, the Rococo style, sought to achieve elegance and beauty and is principally identified with the French court of the 18th century.
The Baroque and the Rococo styles have found a Scandinavian interpretation in the sea fortress Suomenlinna. The Baroque style is reflected in many parts of the Suomenlinna fortress and the decorative ideas of Rococo are reflected in the living areas of the fortress.
The commemorative coins are individually packaged in plastic casings set in a birch veneer frame crafted by Finnish carpenter Wooden Oy. The frame is surrounded by a ribbon and the package contains a certificate of authenticity telling the story behind the commemorative coin.
Issue date: 18.05.2018
Obverse
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Depicts the mints’ shared Europa Star symbol and Finland’s national Lion emblem, surrounded by the inscriptions in Finnish and Swedish "European Times", country name and year of issue. The Eurostar logo below. EUROOPAN AIKAKAUDET EUROPEISKA EPOKER |
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Reverse
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Depicts the portrait of the architect of Suomenlinna, Augustin Ehrensvärd, and the cartographic image of the fortified island Suomenlinna, surrounded by the architect's name above and denomination and the fortress name in Finnish and Swedish below. The engraver's initial is before the value. AUGUSTIN EHRENSVÄRD |
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10 Euro
Eurostar - Five Ages of Europe
Baroque and Rococo - Augustin Ehrensvärd
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Eurostar - Five Ages of Europe
Baroque and Rococo - Augustin Ehrensvärd
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