Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com
  • 5 Euro 2018, KM# 276, Finland, Republic, Finnish National Landscapes, Punkaharju
  • 5 Euro 2018, KM# 276, Finland, Republic, Finnish National Landscapes, Punkaharju
  • 5 Euro 2018, KM# 276, Finland, Republic, Finnish National Landscapes, Punkaharju, Paper coin envelope (front)
Description

Finland’s national landscapes symbolise the Finnish character and have a generally recognised significance in Finland’s national culture, history and perception of nature. Mint of Finland will release a base-metal commemorative coin series on Finnish national landscapes. In the summer of 2017, the Finns voted for nine of their most beloved national landscapes to be featured on the coins. The third commemorative coin released in the series pays tribute to Punkaharju in Savonlinna. Proof-quality coins are packed in cardboard packages and come with certificates of authenticity.

Issue date: 18.06.2018

Obverse

Depicts an aerial view from the summit of Punkaharju, with designer's initial (e). The design of the coin is based on a photograph taken by Hannu Vallas.

Punkaharju is a former municipality of Finland. It was consolidated with the town of Savonlinna on January 1, 2013. It was located in the province of Eastern Finland and is part of the Southern Savonia region.

Finnish Forest Museum Lusto and the Finnish Forest Research Institute are located in Punkaharju, which hosts a research forest park open for visitors. In the park some of the tallest trees in the whole Finland can be found, for example pines in the height of 40 metres (130 ft). Punkaharju ridge is a famous national landscape protected by a national reserve.

Engraver: Erkki Vainio

e

Reverse

Depicts an image of the map of Finland. The round spot on the map marks the honoured landscape (Koli).

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

Engraver: Mari Metso

2018 SUOMI FINLAND
5 €
μ

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

Related coins

Koli

Finnish National Landscapes

Bi-Metallic, 8.5 g, ⌀ 25.75 mm
Koli

Finnish National Landscapes

Copper Aluminum Nickel, 9.8 g, ⌀ 27.25 mm
Maritime Helsinki

Finnish National Landscapes

Copper Aluminum Nickel, 9.8 g, ⌀ 27.25 mm