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Description
Johan Ludvig Runeberg (1804–1877) was a Finnish priest, lyric and epic poet. Writing exclusively in his native Swedish, he is considered a national poet of Finland. He is the author of the lyrics to Vårt land (Our Land, Maamme in Finnish) that became the unofficial Finnish national anthem. Runeberg was also involved in the modernization of the Finnish Lutheran hymnal and produced many texts for the new edition.
Runeberg Day is celebrated annually on 5 February, the day of Runeberg's birth. A pastry flavored with almonds called Runeberg's torte (Finnish: Runebergintorttu; Swedish: Runebergstårta) is generally available in stores from the beginning of January until 5 February.
The coin was designed by jewellery and object designer Heli Ursula Kauhanen.
Obverse
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Depicts an 1831 font sample from Helsingfors Tidningar, a Swedish-language newspaper, representing his versatile literary talent. in flags |
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Reverse
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Depicts a stylized portrait of Johan Ludvig Runeberg. Date and country name in Finnish and Swedish above. Designer's initial (K) under the dates. 2004 SUOMI FINLAND |
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10 Euro
200th Anniversary of Birth of Johan Ludvig Runeberg
KM# 115 Schön# 114
200th Anniversary of Birth of Johan Ludvig Runeberg
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