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
Northern Lights Featured on Finland’s 2016 Christmas Medal and Holiday Mint Set
The Mint of Finland has unveiled (August 29) their 2016-dated Christmas Mint Set which includes a festive medal in celebration of the holiday season. The medal highlights the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, one of nature’s most extraordinary phenomena
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
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