Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com
  • 5 Euro 2018, KM# 277, Finland, Republic, Finnish National Landscapes, Oulankajoki
  • 5 Euro 2018, KM# 277, Finland, Republic, Finnish National Landscapes, Oulankajoki
  • 5 Euro 2018, KM# 277, Finland, Republic, Finnish National Landscapes, Oulankajoki, 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 seventh commemorative coin released in the series pays tribute to the natural and cultural landscapes of Oulankajoki. Proof-quality coins are packed in cardboard packages and come with certificates of authenticity.

Issue date: 10.09.2018

Obverse

Depicts the natural and cultural landscapes of Oulankajoki, with designer's initial (e). The design of the coin is based on a photograph taken by Hannu Vallas.

Oulankajoki is a river of Finland and Russia. It is part of the Kovda River system in Finland, in the Republic of Karelia and in the Murmansk Oblast in Russia. From the Kovda River the waters flow into the Lake Pyaozero in the Republic of Karelia in Russia and from there to the White Sea.

Engraver: Erkki Vainio

e

Reverse

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

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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