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Description
The Finnish War was fought between the Kingdom of Sweden and the Russian Empire from 21 February 1808 to 17 September 1809. As a result of the war, the eastern third of Sweden was established as the autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland within the Russian Empire.
Engraver: Reijo Juhani Paavilainen
Issue date: 16.10.2008
Obverse
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Depicts the country name in Finnish and Swedish divided by the curved cross lines and a partially visible relief of a bird, symbolising Finland's relationship with the Russian Empire. SUOMI |
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Reverse
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Depicts the value above, the date and the Mint of Finland (Cornucopia) below divided by the curved cross lines and a stylized crown pattern is partially visible, symbolising Finland's relationship with its former motherland, Sweden. 100 EURO |
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100 Euro
200th Anniversary of the Finnish War and Autonomy
KM# 174 Schön# 143
200th Anniversary of the Finnish War and Autonomy
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