2005 Coinage
| 10th IAAF World Championships in Athletics | ||||
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| Designer: Pertti Mäkinen | Mint: Mint of Finland Ltd. | |||
| Value: €20 | Alloy: Au 900 (Gold) | Quantity: 30,000 | Quality: Proof | |
| Issued: 17 May 2005 | Diameter: 13.9 mm (0.55 in) | Weight: 1.73 g (0.06 oz; 0.06 ozt) | Market value: €90 | |
| This coin was the first coin celebrating the 10th IAAF World Championships in Athletics arranged in Helsinki in August 2005. The coin was issued in a sporty atmosphere. The coin was launched by javelin thrower Aki Parviainen and hammer thrower Olli-Pekka Karjalainen.
The obverse of the coin features Helsinki Olympic Stadium and above the stadium random waves express the feeling of the games. On the reverse are two faces with twelve euro stars on their hairs. |
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| 10th IAAF World Championships in Athletics | ||||
| Designer: Tapio Kettunen | Mint: Mint of Finland Ltd. | |||
| Value: €5 | Alloy: Center: Cu (Copper) & Ni (Nickel) |
Quantity: 175,000 | Quality: BU | |
| Issued: 04.08.2005 | Diameter: 35 mm (1.38 in) | Weight: 19.8 g (0.70 oz; 0.64 ozt) | Market value: €14.95 | |
| This coin was minted to celebrate Finland's World Champion's in Athletics tournament. Fitting into the theme, on the obverse of the coin, a javelin thrower is depicted. On the reverse, legs of hurdle runners with the Helsinki Olympic Stadium tower in the background can be seen. | ||||
| 60 Years of Peace | ||||
| Designer: Pertti Mäkinen | Mint: Mint of Finland Ltd. | |||
| Value: €10 | Alloy: Ag 925 (Silver) | Quantity: 5,000 |
Quality: BU |
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| Issued: 2005 | Diameter: 38.60 mm (1.52 in) | Weight: 27.40 g (0.97 oz; 0.88 ozt) | Market value: €32.50 |
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| The obverse of the coin shows a dove carrying a twig in its beak. Below is the chain from which the dove has broken free, as well as the symbol of the Europa Coins Programme.
The reverse of the coin is divided into two parts, where the lower part symbolizes the frosted ground and wartime, and the top part symbolizes the bright sky and peace. From the harsh ground, where only thorns have previously grown, a plant blooms as it grows and stretches for the freedom of the surface. |
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The Unknown Soldier and Finnish Cinematopraphic Art |
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| Designer: Reijo Paavilainen | Mint: Mint of Finland Ltd. | |||
| Value: €10 | Alloy: Ag 925 (Silver) | Quantity: 25,000 |
Quality: BU |
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| Issued: 2005 | Diameter: 38.6 mm (1.52 in) | Weight: 25.5 g (0.90 oz; 0.82 ozt) | Market value: €38.50 |
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| The obverse features a battlefield trench carved in the pattern of a soldier's face and helmet in profile. The Finnish phrase tuntematon sotilas (unknown soldier) can be seen in this side of the coin.
The reverse has an embossed uniformed soldier standing at attention, shaped as a filmstrip. |
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