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Mint of Finland Spins Off Coin Collecting App Coiniverse

By Mint of Finland …… Mint of Finland has announced the spin-off of its coin collecting app, Coiniverse, into an independent startup. The move allows Coiniverse to expand its reach to new markets, serve collectors better, and help mints succeed in their collector-related efforts. With more than 100,000 worldwide collectors, Coiniverse already has a growing […]

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Denmark: New silver commemorative coins issued in celebration of Queen Margrethe II’s 80th birthday

The National Bank of Denmark has issued (16th April) new commemorative coins in celebration of the country’s crowned head of State, HM Queen Margrethe II, who was born in April 1940. As the eldest daughter of King Frederik IX, she succeeded him on the 14th January 1972, and the 31-year-old Princess was proclaimed HM Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, the Faeroe Islands, and Greenland

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Denmark: New silver commemorative coins issued in celebration of Queen Margrethe II’s 80th birthday

The National Bank of Denmark has issued (16th April) new commemorative coins in celebration of the country’s crowned head of State, HM Queen Margrethe II, who was born in April 1940. As the eldest daughter of King Frederik IX, she succeeded him on the 14th January 1972, and the 31-year-old Princess was proclaimed HM Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, the Faeroe Islands, and Greenland

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Finland: Gold coin issued in celebration of centenary anniversary of the University of Turku

The Finnish Ministry of Finance has authorised the issue (28th February) of new collector coins produced in gold to mark the centenary anniversary of the University of Turku, one of the country’s premier institutions of higher learning.
Established in 1920 and located in the city of Turku, the University of Turku, is, by student enrolment, the third-largest

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Finland: €100 gold coin marks the centenary of the first constitution

The Mint of Finland has announced the issue of new collector gold coins on the 17th June, which are in commemoration of the country’s first constitution that came into effect on the 17th July 1919. With Finland’s declaration of independence after the collapse of the Russian Empire and their change of structure from that of a grand duchy to a sovereign state, the question of a written constitution was given high priority

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Finland: Mint releases announcement regarding the future production of Finnish euro coins for 2019

The Mint of Finland has released (17th January) a statement which announced that the Finnish Ministry of Finance launched a public call for tenders for the supply of Finnish euro coins, including the minting of commemorative two euro coins. Regarding Finnish commemorative or collector coins with other euro nominal values, the Ministry of Finance has published a preliminary information notice

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Finland: Mint releases announcement regarding the future production of Finnish euro coins for 2019

The Mint of Finland has released (17th January) a statement which announced that the Finnish Ministry of Finance launched a public call for tenders for the supply of Finnish euro coins, including the minting of commemorative two euro coins. Regarding Finnish commemorative or collector coins with other euro nominal values, the Ministry of Finance has published a preliminary information notice

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Finland: Scenic splendour of the Koli National Park in North Karelia depicted on latest €2 commemorative coin

The Mint of Finland has launched (15th May) the second  €2 national commemorative coin which focuses on the many naturally beautiful scenic areas in the country that are both well-loved and instantly recognisable by many of the country’s inhabitants. The second annual €2 commemorative coin features the natural beauty of Koli National Park, which affirms the results of a national vote in the summer of 2017 that was coordinated by the Mint of Finland

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Finland: Fascinating culture of the Sami peoples featured on latest silver collector coins

The Mint of Finland have launched (18th January) new silver collector coins which offer a fascinating look into the indigenous Sami people and their culture which has developed on the northernmost part of the European continent since the end of the Ice Age.
Believed to be some of the very first inhabitants on the European continent, the Sami are also related to the Inuit people living in Greenland and the northern half of North America who migrated from Eurasia (what is today Siberia)

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Finland unveils new silver coin to remember the 200th anniversary of the birth of Zacharias Topelius

The Mint of Finland have launched (18th December) a new coin which was created in honour of the country’s best-known author, poet, journalist, and historian. Once regarded as one of the most influential figures in society, Zacharias Topelius (1818-1898) is still remembered today as a master storyteller and as a lyricist of best-loved Christmas carols

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World Coin News – Finland Issues Nature 2 Euro Circulating Commem

By Mint of Finland …… The second commemorative two-euro coin of Finland’s centenary was launched on 21 October 2017. The special coin pays tribute to Finland’s nature and is a part of the Finland 100 program celebrating the centenary of Finland’s independence. Like the silver Finnish Nature collector coin, the special coin will also take […]

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Finland: Presidents Series concludes with new Kekkonen coin

The Mint of Finland have issued their last coin in the popular “Presidents of Finland” series, which included eight coins featuring past and deceased presidents of the country since it gained independence in 1917. In addition, the series is issued as part of the national centenary celebrations in Finland for 2017

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Finland: Presidents Series concludes with new Kekkonen coin

The Mint of Finland have issued their last coin in the popular “Presidents of Finland” series, which included eight coins featuring past and deceased presidents of the country since it gained independence in 1917. In addition, the series is issued as part of the national centenary celebrations in Finland for 2017

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Finland: WWII-era President Mannerheim features on latest “Presidents” coin series

The Mint of Finland has launched (5th June) the latest coin in their current collector’s series focusing on the past presidents of the Finnish state. The series is in conjunction with celebrations for Finland’s centennial anniversary of independence which is officially marked this year with several national celebrations

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Finland: WWII-era President Mannerheim features on latest “Presidents” coin series

The Mint of Finland has launched (5th June) the latest coin in their current collector’s series focusing on the past presidents of the Finnish state. The series is in conjunction with celebrations for Finland’s centennial anniversary of independence which is officially marked this year with several national celebrations

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Denmark: Golden wedding anniversary of Margrethe II and Henrik celebrated on new commemorative coins

The Danmarks Nationalbank have unveiled (6th June) two new commemorative coins which will be issued on the occasion of the golden (or 50th) wedding anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II and His Royal Highness Prince Henrik on the 10th June 2017. The National Bank of Denmark has a long tradition of issuing commemorative gold and silver coins to mark special events in the royal family, such as accessions to the throne, regnal jubilees, royal weddings, silver and golden wedding anniversaries, and special birthdays

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Denmark: Golden wedding anniversary of Margrethe II and Henrik celebrated on new commemorative coins

The Danmarks Nationalbank have unveiled (6th June) two new commemorative coins which will be issued on the occasion of the golden (or 50th) wedding anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II and His Royal Highness Prince Henrik on the 10th June 2017. The National Bank of Denmark has a long tradition of issuing commemorative gold and silver coins to mark special events in the royal family, such as accessions to the throne, regnal jubilees, royal weddings, silver and golden wedding anniversaries, and special birthdays

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Finland: The tango travels North to its adopted home on new silver coins

The Mint of Finland have launched a new silver coin that focuses on one of the country’s most popular pastimes—remarkably, it is the sultry dance of the tango. Finland’s tango culture has grown in popularity over the decades since the early 1900s, when it first made an impact in the Nordic country through the music and then with the immortal dance

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Finland: First-strike celebration for centenary commemorative €2 coins

The Mint of Finland have announced (16th May) that the new €2 commemorative centenary anniversary coins have begun production with a first-strike celebration. The event was attended by Bank of Finland governor Erkki Liikanen, who started the production of commemorative Independent Finland 100 Years coins at Mint of Finland’s facilities in Vantaa

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Catastrophic Launch of Mint of Finland Collector Coin Ends with Scrapped Program

By Charles Morgan for CoinWeek ….. Last Monday, the Mint of Finland announced a five-coin, five-euro commemorative coin set marking the 100th Anniversary of Finnish Independence. Each coin in the proposed series was designed to mark a 20-year period, with an obverse and reverse design showing the trials and tribulations of the country’s history. The […]

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CoinWeek News Wire for April 28, 2017

By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for April 21, 2017 Brain Food 1.) The Hidden Science Of The New British Pound Coin There is however one security feature that the Royal Mint are being particularly cagey about, and that is the feature that they deem to make the coins the most difficult ever to forge. […]

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Denmark: Production of national coinage begins at Mint of Finland

The Mint of Finland announced on 21st March that production of Danish circulation coinage has officially begun, with the minting of circulation-quality 20-kroner coins. Governor Hugo Frey Jensen (pictured) of Danmarks Nationalbank attended the first-strike ceremony in Vantaa to celebrate the start of manufacturing and production

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Denmark: Production of national coinage begins at Mint of Finland

The Mint of Finland announced on 21st March that production of Danish circulation coinage has officially begun, with the minting of circulation-quality 20-kroner coins. Governor Hugo Frey Jensen (pictured) of Danmarks Nationalbank attended the first-strike ceremony in Vantaa to celebrate the start of manufacturing and production

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Finland: Latest coin in “Presidents” series launched

 
The Mint of Finland has launched (7th February) the latest coin in their current collector series focusing on past presidents of the Finnish state. The series is in conjunction with celebrations for Finland’s centennial anniversary of independence, which is officially marked later this year

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Finland: Latest coin in “Presidents” series launched

 
The Mint of Finland has launched (7th February) the latest coin in their current collector series focusing on past presidents of the Finnish state. The series is in conjunction with celebrations for Finland’s centennial anniversary of independence, which is officially marked later this year

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Finland: Golden age of design featured on new coin for 2017 Europa Star series

The Mint of Finland have launched (23rd January) a new silver coin that is their contribution to the Europa Star series for 2017. The design focuses on what has been termed the “Golden Age of Finnish Art,” a movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that was often associated with elements of Romanticism and nationalism

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Finland: Golden age of design featured on new coin for 2017 Europa Star series

The Mint of Finland have launched (23rd January) a new silver coin that is their contribution to the Europa Star series for 2017. The design focuses on what has been termed the “Golden Age of Finnish Art,” a movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that was often associated with elements of Romanticism and nationalism

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Krause Announces 2017 Coin of the Year Award Nominees

Australia and Canada have the most nominations in the annual Coin of the Year Award competition By Krause Publications ….. The first round of voting for the Coin of the Year by an international panel of judges must work through a list of 10 categories in which 98 nominated coins must be considered. All of […]

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Finland: New Gold Coin Previews Finnish Independence Centenary Celebrations for 2017

On November 30, the Mint of Finland offered a sneak preview of their new gold coin, which will be issued as part of the country’s national celebrations marking Finland’s centennial of independence. From next year, Finland will observe the country’s 100th anniversary of nationhood, which was gained after the fall of the Russian Empire during the Great War, later referred to as World War I

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Finland: New Gold Coin Previews Finnish Independence Centenary Celebrations for 2017

On November 30, the Mint of Finland offered a sneak preview of their new gold coin, which will be issued as part of the country’s national celebrations marking Finland’s centennial of independence. From next year, Finland will observe the country’s 100th anniversary of nationhood, which was gained after the fall of the Russian Empire during the Great War, later referred to as World War I

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CoinWeek News Wire for November 11, 2016

By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for November 11, 2016 Current Events 1.) Some Central Florida toll booths not registering $1 coins Central Florida Expressway Authority officials said they weren’t aware of the problem until Channel 9 brought it to their attention… Under the Radar 2.) Commemorative Singapore Botanic Gardens coin unveiled A commemorative coin showcasing iconic features of the Singapore […]

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Mint of Finland Releases Special New Two Euro Coin

By Mint of Finland …… On October 17, the Mint of Finland released one million commemorative two-euro coins paying tribute to philosopher Georg Henrik von Wright. The year 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of von Wright. Mint of Finland has minted the special coins by order of the Ministry of Finance. Georg […]

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Finland: Presidential Series Continues With Kyösti Kallio on Latest Collector Coin

On October 24, the Mint of Finland launched the latest coin in their current collector coin series focusing on the past presidents of the Finnish state. The series celebrates Finland’s centennial anniversary of independence next year

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Finland: Philosopher Georg Henrik von Wright Honored on New €2 Coin

The year 2016 marks the centennial anniversary of birth of Georg Henrik von Wright (1916–2003), who is remembered as a liberal and diverse philosopher and scholar of Finnish society. The Mint of Finland is celebrating the centennial of von Wright’s birth with a new €2 coin, to be released on October 17

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P.E. Svinhufvud Featured on Latest Coin in “Presidents of Finland” Series

The Mint of Finland’s third coin in its popular and historically appealing “Presidents of Finland” series features the country’s third President, Pehr Evind Svinhufvud af Qvalstad (1861 – 1944), who served as Finland’s head of state from 1931 to 1937.
Svinhufvud has the distinction of being the only nobleman elected to the presidency, as well as being the man who declared Finland’s independence to its senate in December of 1917

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Mint of Finland to Manufacture Coins for Denmark

By Mint of Finland ……   Mint of Finland has been awarded a framework contract with the National Bank of Denmark (Danmarks Nationalbank) for a duration of four years. The agreement includes the manufacturing of all Danish coins during this period. Mint of Finland is the world’s leading exporter of coins and the largest manufacturer […]

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Finland 2016 Europa Star Alvar Aalto 10 Euro Silver Coin

Description: Alvar Aalto was a Finnish architect and designer who is featured on Finland’s 2016 Europa Star 10-euro silver coin. Aalto was born February 3, 1898 in Kuortane, Finland (then part of the Russian Empire). Aalto studied architecture at the Technical Institute of Helsinki. However, his academic pursuits were temporarily sidelined by the Finnish War […]

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Unique Finnish Style Featured on Latest EUROPA Star Series Coin

The Mint of Finland’s latest contribution to the EUROPA Star numismatic program will feature Alvar Aalto (1898 – 1976), the famed Finnish architect, designer, sculptor, and painter. This year’s theme of the EUROPA series focuses on modern 20th century design and how those who have contributed in this arena have impacted our lives and mode of living

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Finland Launches New “Presidents of Finland” Coin Series

The Mint of Finland has announced the launch of a new series of coins dedicated to the nation’s presidency and to the men and women who have occupied the position. Since Finland’s independence in 1917, there have been a total of twelve serving presidents who until 1994 were elected by parliamentary referendum rather than a popular vote by the electorate

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Finland honors Birthday Anniversary of Akseli Gallen-Kallela on New Silver Coin

The Mint of Finland has launched a new collector coin to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1865–1931), a master painter whose influence on the Finnish national character is still felt in many aspects of Finnish culture.
Born Axel Waldemar Gallén in Pori, Finland, to a Swedish-speaking family, his father is said to have opposed his ambition to become a painter

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Three Coins Honor Famed Finnish Composer Jean Sibelius

The Mint of Finland have announced the issue of three new coins which mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Jean Sibelius (1865–1957) the famed composer whose remarkable oeuvre and influence on the Finnish national character and Finnish classical music is considered invaluable to the nation’s consciousness. The Sibelius collector coin touches every Finn and represents a piece of “Finnishness” to people of other nationalities

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Mint of Finland Offers 2014 Merry Christmas Coin Set

The Mint of Finland has issued a new eight coin set consisting of all current denominations in circulation in the Euro-zone area along with a colorful medal which portrays Santa Claus himself! St. Nicholas, Old Man Frost… The Father Christmas figure is known by a huge number of names and associated with various traditions around the world

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Mint of Finland 2014 Merry Christmas Coin Set

The Mint of Finland has issued a new eight coin set consisting of all current denominations in circulation in the Euro-zone area along with a colorful medal which portrays Santa Claus himself!

St. Nicholas, Old Man Frost… The Father Christmas figure is known by a huge number of names and associated with various traditions around the world

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New Gold Coin Celebrates Sesquicentennial of the Finnish Mark

The first silver Finnish mark was minted at Mint of Finland on 15 October 1864. The obverse of the first mark and numismatics gold coin depicts the two-headed Russian eagle, whose heart-shaped heraldic shield bears the lion coat of arms of Finland. The obverse depicts the two-headed Russian eagle with the lion coat of arms […]

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