Finland 2 Euro 2017 100 years Finland Silvered

In 2017 Finland has existed for only 100 years and is a young, independent country. After it had been a part of Sweden for hundreds of years, it became... Read more
€7.75

Additional Information

SKU FI17-2EURO5
Theme 100 Jaar Finland
Worth 2 euro
Metal Koper-nikkel-messing
Country Finland
Quality UNC
Year 2017
Weight 8,5 gram
Diameter 25,75
Category Special 2 euro coins

Product Description

In 2017 Finland has existed for only 100 years and is a young, independent country. After it had been a part of Sweden for hundreds of years, it became part of Russia in 1809. In 1917 Finland declared itself independent and created the fragile independent Finnish Republic. Finland was forced to manoeuvre, with difficulty, between Russia and the West, especially after the Second World War. In 1992 Finland submitted its application for membership of the EU. Now it's a young modern republic. In the year 2017 it celebrates 100 years since the origin of the independent republic of Finland. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the republic Finland has issued a special 2 Euro coin. The coin is a mosaic designed by designer Simon Örnberg. One can see in this mosaic Finland's beautiful country. On the left hand side of the coin are the years 1917 and 2017 vertically, as well as the country name Finland and Suomi. Suomi is Finnish and Finland is Swedish. In addition to the Finnish language Swedish is an official language in Finland. This coin is silver-plated, and the contours of Finland in the mosaic are beautifully displayed. The coin is packaged in a plastic coin capsule.