Finland, Republic 10 Markkaa 1995

History

10 Markkaa 1995, KM# 82, Finland, Republic, Finland's EU Membership

Obverse. Photo © Monetnik.ru

Description

The 1995 enlargement of the European Union saw Austria, Finland, and Sweden accede to the European Union (EU). This was the EU's fourth enlargement and came into effect on 1 January of that year. All these states were previous members of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and had traditionally been less interested in joining the EU than other European countries.

Each country held referendums on entry resulting on entry. Finland - 56.9% in favour (October 16); application submitted in March 1992 (separate referendum held in Åland).

Engraver: Antti Neuvonen, Pertti Mäkinen

Obverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Swan Depicts a whooper swan flying left surrounded by the 12 stars of Europe, the state name in two official languages (Finnish on the left and Swedish on the right) below, date and abbreviation "EU" above. The whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) is the national bird of Finland. The whooper swan, also as the common swan, is a large Northern Hemisphere swan. Swans are among the largest flying birds. The largest species can reach a length of over 1.5 m (59 in) and weigh over 15 kg (33 lb). EU 1995 SUOMI FINLAND
Reverse	Tree, flower, plant etc. Rowan Depicts rowan tree branches and berries, value in Finnish (first) and Swedish (second). Initial of the Mint of Finland's director (M, Raimo Tapio Makkonen, 1987–2008) below the branches. 10 M MARKKAA MARK
Edge	Plain

10 Markkaa

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1995 Finland, Republic

Finland's EU Membership

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Characteristics

Type	Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material	Bi-Metallic
Ring	Cupronickel
Center	Brass
Weight	8.8 g
Diameter	27.25 mm
Thickness	2 mm
Shape	round
Alignment	Medal
Mint	Mint of Finland