Depicts the development of the sauna from a sauna pit to the relaxing and healthy sauna experience of today. Inscriptions in Finnish and Swedish "Finnish Sauna Culture" in spiral starting in the centre. Engraver's initial (M) on the top right. The logo of the Mint of Finland (lion) on the middle right.

Designer: Mari Metso

Depicts the predominant image of the quintessential sauna in the foreground. The chimneys are seen with smoke and steam rising from them, indicating their use. Country name in Finnish and Swedish and date above. Value below. Engraver's initial (e) on the top right.

With a population of just over five million inhabitants in Finland, there are more than three million saunas in the country, which include those built into homes or free-standing cabins dotted all over the country — usually positioned just adjacent to lakes, shorelines, ponds, and rivers. Over the years, and with an increasingly urbanised population, saunas are now very important inclusions in private apartments and recreation facilities at offices and corporate headquarters. There is even a sauna facility in the Finnish Parliament House, confirming that the sauna is indeed an important part of the Finnish national identity. Those who have the opportunity usually make time for a sauna at least once a week, with the traditional sauna day being on a Saturday, as days of the week have become busy with other activities.

Engraver: Erkki Vainio