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  • 5 Euro 2018, KM# 270, Finland, Republic, Presidents of Finland, Mauno Koivisto
  • 5 Euro 2018, KM# 270, Finland, Republic, Presidents of Finland, Mauno Koivisto
  • 5 Euro 2018, KM# 270, Finland, Republic, Presidents of Finland, Mauno Koivisto, Paper coin envelope
  • 5 Euro 2018, KM# 270, Finland, Republic, Presidents of Finland, Mauno Koivisto, Transparent protective casing set in a cardboard package (front)
  • 5 Euro 2018, KM# 270, Finland, Republic, Presidents of Finland, Mauno Koivisto, Transparent protective casing set in a cardboard package (inside)
  • 5 Euro 2018, KM# 270, Finland, Republic, Presidents of Finland, Mauno Koivisto, Cardboard coin box
Description

By decision of the Ministry of Finance, Mint of Finland in 2016–2017 released a series of base metal collector coins with a nominal value of EUR 5. The collector coins of the Presidents of Finland series featured in the Finland 100 programme celebrating the centennial of Finland's independence. A total of eight coins paying tribute to the presidents of Finland, with the coins of K.J. Ståhlberg, L.K. Relander, P.E. Svinhufvud, Kyösti Kallio, Risto Ryti, C.G.E. Mannerheim, J.K. Paasikivi and U.K. Kekkonen. The collector coins are designed by Tero Lounas.

This commemorative coin paying tribute to Mauno Koivisto (1923–2017), released in the Presidents of Finland series, has been granted the Key Flag Symbol of Finnish origin.

There are two variations of packing of UNC coins: a paper coin envelope or cardboard coin box. Proof-quality commemorative coins are minted with a polished die, finished and packaged in a transparent protective casing set in a cardboard package.

Issue date: 19.11.2018

Obverse

Bears the portrait of Mauno Koivisto.

Mauno Henrik Koivisto (1923–2017) was a Finnish politician who served as the ninth President of Finland from 1982 to 1994. He also served twice as Prime Minister, 1968 – 1970 and 1979 – 1982. He was the first Social Democratic Party member to be elected President of Finland.

As president, Koivisto kept a low profile and used less authoritarian leadership tactics than Kekkonen had employed, refraining from using some of his presidential powers and initiating a new era of parliamentarianism in Finland. On the other hand, he had an occasionally difficult relationship with journalists, which he famously called "lemmings". Koivisto created close contacts with Mikhail Gorbachev, George H. W. Bush, and Ronald Reagan.

MAUNO HENRIK KOIVISTO 1932-2017

Reverse

Features a landscape of Finnish fields, framing an open book depicting a constructed urban environment.

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

SUOMI L FINLAND 2018
5 EURO

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Bi-Metallic
Ring Cupronickel
Center 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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