Finland

Design of a heraldic lion with a sword created by sculptor Heikki Häiväoja, which was used on the 1-markka coin between 1964 and 1993.

Observations: Not minted in 2019.

Design of a heraldic lion with a sword created by sculptor Heikki Häiväoja, which was used on the 1-markka coin between 1964 and 1993.

Observations: Not minted in 2019.

Design of a heraldic lion with a sword created by sculptor Heikki Häiväoja, which was used on the 1-markka coin between 1964 and 1993.

Design of a heraldic lion with a sword created by sculptor Heikki Häiväoja, which was used on the 1-markka coin between 1964 and 1993.

Observations: Not minted in 2019.

Design of a heraldic lion with a sword created by sculptor Heikki Häiväoja, which was used on the 1-markka coin between 1964 and 1993.

Observations: Not minted in 2019.

Design of a heraldic lion with a sword created by sculptor Heikki Häiväoja, which was used on the 1-markka coin between 1964 and 1993.

Observations: Not minted in 2019.

Depicts two flying swans designed by Pertti Mäkinen on the occasion of a competition for a coin to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Finnish independence.

Observations: Not minted in 2019.

Cloudberries and cloudberry flowers from Lapland and was designed in 1988 by Raimo Heino. The edge lettering consists of the words ‘SUOMI FINLAND ***’, where * represents three lion heads.

The design shows stylized ballots. Ballots consist of circles and rectangles. The subject is abstract, but still recognizable. There are eight ballots, and they are partially overlapped, creating smaller geometric shapes at the intersections of the overlapping tickets. The year 2024 is at the bottom. The lettering ‘FI’ is on the right-hand side slightly above the midline. The text VAALIT ♦ DEMOKRATIA rotates on the right-hand side of the money ring. The text VAL ♦ DEMOKRATI is circling the coin on the left-hand side. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: March 2024

The design shows the silhouettes of four buildings. The roof towers of the buildings point towards the centre. The texts ‘GESELLIUS’, ‘LINDGREN’, ‘SAARINEN’ and the indication of the issuing country ‘FI’, the mintmark and the year ‘2024’ run diagonally between the buildings. The texts and the silhouettes of the buildings form a clock-like composition on the circular image surface of the coin. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: August 2024

The design represents a stylized map of Finland. The left-hand side bears the lettering ‘WELL-BEING’ in Finnish and Swedish. The year of issuance ‘2023’ is slightly on the left-hand side in the middle of the coin. At the bottom is the indication of the issuing country ‘FI’. At the right hand-side is the mintmark of the Mint of Finland. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: August 2023

The theme of the coin is a stylized beetle. On the top in semi-circle is the lettering ‘NATURE CONSERVATION’ in Finnish and at the bottom in semi-circle are the lettering ‘NATURE CONSERVATION’ in Swedish and the year of issuance ‘2023’. The right-hand side of the inner part of the coin bears the lettering ‘FI’. The left-hand side of the inner part of the coin bears the mintmark of the Mint of Finland. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: March 2023

Common issue

The design is a mix of two major elements of the Erasmus programme: the original intellectual inspiration, Erasmus himself, and the allegory of its influence over Europe.

The first one is symbolised by one of the most known depiction of Erasmus.

The second one is symbolised by a beam of links going across the coin from a beacon to another, representing the numerous intellectual and human exchanges between the European students.

As a reference to Europe, some of these links form other stars, born from the synergy between the countries.

The figure 35, for 35th anniversary comes out from the stars in a contemporary graphical style.

The outer ring depicts the twelve stars of the European flag.

Issued date: July 2022

The design depicts the powerful and free movements of a dancer covered in a light flowing textile that accentuates the beauty and fluidity of the dancer's pose. It also bears the year of issuance ‘2022’ and at the top the indication of the issuing country ‘FI’ and the mintmark. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: February 2022

The theme of the coin is a stylized beard lichen, with its root like structure embossed in the centre of the inner part of the coin. The outer sides of the inner part of the coin bear the lettering ‘CLIMATE RESEARCH’ in Finnish on the left-hand side and ‘CLIMATE RESEARCH’ in Swedish on the right-hand side. The bottom of the inner part of the coin bears the lettering ‘2022 FI’. The top of the inner part of the coin bears the mintmark of the Mint of Finland. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: September 2022

The figures depicted in the inner part of the coin can be interpreted as stylized human figures made up from and entwined in a ribbon-like net. The outer sides of the inner part of the coin bear the lettering ‘JOURNALISMI JOURNALISTIK’. The bottom of the inner part bears the lettering ‘2021 FI’ preceded by the Finnish mint mark.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: April 2021

The theme of the coin is the archipelago landscape composed of embossed forms. The lower half of the design has a seaway with nautical signs, the bow of a boat and a hand holding a compass. The horizontal midline of the design has a sea horizon. The upper half of the design has sky and clouds. At the bottom, in semi-circle, is the inscription ‘AUTONOMY OF THE ÅLAND ISLANDS FOR 100 YEARS’ in Finnish. At the top, in semi-circle, is the inscription ‘AUTONOMY OF THE ÅLAND ISLANDS FOR 100 YEARS’ in Swedish. At the centre there are two diamond shaped highlights between the texts, one at the left and the other at the right. Above the diamonds, at the right side is the inscription ‘2021 FI’ and at the left side the mintmark of the Mint of Finland.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: August 2021

The grid-like design represents the interaction between universities and the society. At the top of the design, there is the year of issuance “2020”, at the right side the mintmark and underneath the mintmark is the indication of the issuing country “FI”.

Issued date: August 2020

The coin celebrates the well-known late Finnish writer Väinö Linna. This year marks the centenary of his birth in 1920. The design reflects Linna’s work in a textile mill and depicts, in addition to his face, letters as weaved fabric and threads that run through his books. The inscription VÄINÖ LINNA is at the left side. At the bottom are the inscriptions of the year of issuance “2020”, of the issuing country “FI” and the mintmark.

Issued date: November 2020

The design shows three circular fields that are joined together at the centre. The three fields represent the trias politica, separation of powers into three different branches: a legislative, an executive, and a judiciary power. The year of issuance ‘2019’ is placed centre left. The indication of the issuing country ‘FI’ and the mint mark are placed bottom right. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: December 2019

The design shows a drawing from the top of the Finnish national landscape Koli. The year of issuance ‘2018’ is placed at the center bottom. The indication of the issuing country ‘FI’ is at the center left and the mint mark at the center right. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: May 2018

The design shows a Finnish landscape with a typical Finnish lakeside sauna placed in the centre. The year of issuance ‘2018’ is placed at the centre bottom. The indication of the issuing country ‘FI’ is at the centre left and the mint mark at the centre right. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: October 2018

The inner part of the coin has a mosaic design, with the more sparsely set pieces on the right forming a cartographic likeness of Finland. The text "SUOMI FINLAND", the year of independence "1917" and the year of issuance "2017" are placed vertically one below another at the left. In the middle right is the indication of the issuing country “FI” and the mint mark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: June 2017

The inner part of the coin has a design forming a cartographic likeness of the moon seen from Harmaja, Finland. On the top of the moon there is a crow sitting on a branch. The year of issuance ‘2017’ is placed at the center bottom. At the center left is the indication of the issuing country ‘FI’. The mint mark is placed center right. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: October 2017

At the inner part of the coin is a flame, and a poker pointing upwards to the right. The inscription "EINO LEINO", in semi-circle and the year of issuance "2016" are placed at the right. At the bottom left is the indication of the issuing country "FI" and the mint mark.

Issued date: April 2016

A At the inner part of the coin is an ancient Doric pillar, and an oak branch at the left. The inscription "GEORG HENRIK VON WRIGHT" is placed in semi-circle from left to right and the year of issuance "2016" is placed on the top at the right. On the top at the left is the indication of the issuing country "FI" and the mint mark.

Issued date: October 2016

At the inner part of the coin is sky with stars, tree tops at the right. The text "JEAN SIBELIUS" and the year of issuance "2015" are placed at the left inner part of the coin. At the right is the indication of the issuing country "FI" and the mint mark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: February 2015

Common issue

Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. The design shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future.

Issued date: August 2015

On the top of the design there is a swimming swan of Tuonela. The water below the swan is waving from the descending spirit. The indication of the issuing country "FI" is at the right end of the horizon line. At the bottom of the design there is the artist's palette with Gallen-Kallela's year of birth "1865" and the year of issuance "2015". Next to the pallet is the mint mark. The artist's name "AKSELI GALLEN KALLELA" is on the ring of the coin, below the horizon line.

Issued date: October 2015

The inner part of the coin depicts Tove Jansson's portrait. Under the portrait the signature "Tove Jansson" and the years "1914-2001". At the left the indication of the issuing country "FI". At the right the year of issuance "2014" and the mint mark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: June 2014

The left inner part of the design shows Ilmari Tapiovaara's name and years. The right inner part of the design depicts a close-up from the furniture fitting characteristic for Ilmari Tapiovaara.At the right the indication of the issuing country 'FI' , the mint mark and the year of issuance '2014'.

Issued date: November 2014

The inner part of the coin depicts Sillanpää's portrait. At the top, in semi-circle, the words ‘F. E. SILLANPÄÄ’. At the left, the year ‘1888’ and the mint mark. At the right, the year ‘1964’, the indication of the issuing country ‘FI’ and the year of issuance ‘2013’.

Issued date: November 2013

The 2-euro commemorative coin is depicted with the year 1863 and a shoot growing out of it symbolising the start of democracy and Finland’s development. In semicircle, at the bottom, the name of the issuing country ‘SUOMI FINLAND’ with the two words separated by the mint mark, and the year ‘2013’.

Issued date: September 2013

Common issue

The Euro-sign in the centre of the coin shows that the Euro has become an element of particular importance in Europe as well all over the world as the Euro evolved to a global player in the international monetary system in the last 10 years. The design elements around the Euro-symbol on the coin express the importance of the Euro to the people, to the financial world (ECB tower), to trading (ships), to industry (factories), to the energy sector and research and development (wind power stations). The initials AH of the artist appear under the image of the ECB tower. The name(s) of the issuing country in the national language(s) appear(s) at the top, while the indication 2002-2012 appears at the bottom.

Issued date: January 2012

The design shows a stylised self portrait of the artist with the text Helene SCHJERFBECK on the left and the yearmarks 1862-1946 on the right. Left on the lower side of the coin are the yearmark 2012 and the country's reference FI. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issued date: October 2012

The design celebrates the 200th anniversary of Bank of Finland, and it has been adopted from the golden collector coin “Bank of Finland 200 years”, which was published in May 2011. The designer of the coin is Hannu Veijalainen.

Issued date: October 2011

The design shows a stylised lion figure from the coat of arms of Finland on the left side and a set of numbers on the right side symbolising coin values. At the bottom it shows the indication of the issuing country reference ’FI’.

Issued date: November 2010

Common issue

The centre of the coin shows a stylised human figure whose left arm is prolonged by the euro symbol. The initials ΓΣ of the artist appear below the euro symbol. The name(s) of the issuing country in the national language(s) appear(s) at the top, while the indication 1999-2009 and the acronym EMU translated into the national language(s) appear at the bottom.

Issued date: January 2009

The coin commemorates the Porvoo Diet of 1809, which gave birth to the Grand Duchy of Finland and was the beginning of the autonomous government. The coin depicts the cathedral of Porvoo, where the opening ceremony took place in connection with a religious festivity.

Issued date: October 2009

The inner part of the coin shows a human figure seen through a heart-shaped hole in a stone wall. The text ‘HUMAN RIGHTS’ is inscribed under the heart. The year mark ‘2008’ is engraved above the heart. The indication of the issuing country ‘FI’, the letter ‘K’ (initial of the artist Tapio Kettunen) and the mintmark appear at the bottom of the design.

Issued date: October 2008

Common issue

The coin shows the treaty with the signatures of the six founding countries on a background evoking the paving – designed by Michelangelo – of the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome, where the Treaty was signed on 25 March 1957, giving birth to the modern-day European Union.

Issued date: March 2007

This coin was issued on the occasion of the 90-year anniversary of the Finnish declaration of independence, adopted by the Parliament of Finland on 6 December 1917, which ended Finland’s status as an autonomous Russian Grand Duchy. The coin shows nine rowers with long oars in a boat, together with the dates 2007 (top) and 1917 (bottom).

Issued date: December 2007

The central part of the coin shows two faces – one male, one female; one upright, one inverted – to commemorate the granting of equal suffrage to women in Finland in 1906, which at the same time became the first country to allow women to also stand for election.

Issued date: October 2006

Depicted in the centre of the coin are parts of a jigsaw puzzle showing a dove of peace, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the creation of the United Nations and the 50th anniversary of Finland becoming a member.

Issued date: October 2005

The coin features a stylised pillar, from the top of which new leaves grow upwards, representing the enlargement of the European Union in 2004.

Issued date: June 2004