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Description
Arvo Henrik Ylppö (1887–1992) was a Finnish physician and professor of pediatrics who significantly decreased Finnish infant mortality during the 20th century. He is credited as the father of Finland's public maternity and child health clinic system established in 1922 (Finnish: neuvola), which focuses on monitoring the health and development of newborn and pre-school children and their families, providing parents with childcare guidance and supporting child-parent interaction. For forty years, Ylppö held the title of archiater (arkkiatri), the highest honorary title awarded to a physician. Internationally, he was known for his research on premature infants.
2012 marked the 125th anniversary of the birth of Arvo Ylppö. In honor of the anniversary, a 10-euro silver commemorative coin was issued.
Engraver: Reijo Paavilainen
Issue date: 12.11.2012
Obverse
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Depicts a stethoscope in the middle and a child sleeping inside it. The life dates of Arvo Ylppö and the engraver's initial letter (P) above. 1887 |
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Reverse
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Depicts a Children's Castle and its facade with a decorative surface made up of children’s names. The multicolour initials of the names, form the word KIITOS, which means thank you in Finnish. 10 € |
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10 Euro
125th Anniversary of Birth of Arvo Ylppö
KM# 187
125th Anniversary of Birth of Arvo Ylppö
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