Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com
  • 5 Euro 2018, KM# 274, Finland, Republic, Finnish National Landscapes, Pallastunturi Fells
  • 5 Euro 2018, KM# 274, Finland, Republic, Finnish National Landscapes, Pallastunturi Fells
  • 5 Euro 2018, KM# 274, Finland, Republic, Finnish National Landscapes, Pallastunturi Fells, 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 fourth commemorative coin released in the series is dedicated to Pallastunturi in Western Lapland. Proof-quality coins are packed in cardboard packages and come with certificates of authenticity.

Issue date: 18.06.2018

Obverse

Depicts the view towards the Pallastunturi fells, with designer's initial (e). The design of the coin is based on a photograph taken by Hannu Vallas.

Pallastunturi fells is a group of seven fells in the municipalities of Muonio and Enontekiö in Lapland, Finland. The highest peak is 809-metre (2,654 ft) Taivaskero. The fells are a part of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park which was originally established in 1938. Pallastunturi fells are also one of the 27 National landscapes of Finland.

Engraver: Erkki Vainio

e

Reverse

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

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

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