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Authorised by the Ministry of Finance, the Mint of Finland issued 2010-2011 a coin series inspired by Finland’s historical provinces. There are nine historical provinces: Åland, Tavastia, Karelia, Lapland, Ostrobothnia, Satakunta, Savonia, Uusimaa and Finland Proper. Administratively the historic provinces ceased to exist in 1634 when the country, then a part of Sweden, was divided into counties.
The reverse of each provincial coin features the historical province’s coat of arms. On the obverse of the coin is an image closely related to the culture of the province.
The first coin in the series is the province of Finland Proper.
Engraver: Nora Tapper
Obverse
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Depicts the Rusko drinking cup, a decorative wooden tankard. Such tankards were exported from Finland to Sweden and this trade was particularly active during the 16th century. The Rusko drinking cup is the only ceremonial cup of its kind in Finland. SUOMI |
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Reverse
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Depicts the historic coat of arms of Finland Proper, a region of Finland surrounded by the value and the date above. Engraver's initial (T) and the mint's logo (lion) on the right. 2010 |
Edge |
5 Euro
Historical Provinces
Finland Proper
Subscribe series
KM# 158 Schön# 157
Historical Provinces
Finland Proper
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Bi-Metallic |
Ring | Aluminium Bronze |
Center | Cupronickel |
Weight | 9.8 g |
Diameter | 27.25 mm |
Thickness | - |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Mint of Finland
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