Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com
  • 5 Euro 2018, KM# 279, Finland, Republic, Finnish National Landscapes, Archipelago Sea
  • 5 Euro 2018, KM# 279, Finland, Republic, Finnish National Landscapes, Archipelago Sea
  • 5 Euro 2018, KM# 279, Finland, Republic, Finnish National Landscapes, Archipelago Sea, 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 fifth coin to be released in the series pays tribute to the Archipelago Sea’s national landscape of approximately 40,000 islands. Proof-quality coins are packed in cardboard packages and come with certificates of authenticity.

Issue date: 18.07.2018

Obverse

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

The Archipelago Sea (Finnish: Saaristomeri, Swedish: Skärgårdshavet) is a part of the Baltic Sea between the Gulf of Bothnia, the Gulf of Finland and the Sea of Åland, within Finnish territorial waters. By some definitions it contains the largest archipelago (island group) in the world by the number of islands, although many of the islands are very small and tightly clustered.

The larger islands are inhabited and connected by ferries and bridges. The Åland Islands, including the largest islands of the region, form an autonomous region within Finland. The rest of the islands are part of the Southwest Finland region. The Archipelago Sea is a significant tourist destination.

Engraver: Erkki Vainio

e

Reverse

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

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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