Finland 20 Euro 2017 Finnish Nature

In the framework of the celebration of 100 Year Finland, Finland has issued a beautiful silver 20 Euro coin. A photo contest was organized and the winning photo was taken by nature photographer Kari Auvinen. He took the winning picture on Harmaja Island û it is a crow on a branch with the full moon in the background. The crow symbolizes the modern Finnish character: an extremely common and intelligent bird that responds flexibly to different situations. The face of the coin depicts a full moon in front of which is a crow on a branch. Furthermore, the text "Suomalainen Luonto" (Finnish) and æDen Finska NaturenÆ (Swedish), meaning æFinnish NatureÆ. The back of the coin is lightly textured and is intended to simulate the moon. In addition, horizontally across the centre of the coin is the text "2017 Suomi Finland 20 Euro" (Suomi is Finnish, Finland is Swedish û the two national languages of Finland). The coin is presented in a beautiful packaging which is produced entirely in Finland using only Finnish materials . The main difference with the 10 Euro coin is that this 20 Euro coin has a diameter of 38.6 mm and a weight of more than 25 grams! The coin is presented in a white package while the 10 Euro coin is in a black package. It is worth noting that the second special 2017 Finnish 2 Euro coin will be issued on October 23, 2017. This 2 Euro coin has the same theme and layout as the 10 and 20 Euro coins, æFinnish NatureÆ.