10 Euros Eero Saarinen

€2.00
IssuerFinland
Year2010
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value10 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight25.5 g
Dimensions38.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)Juha Kauko
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#151, Schön#151
Obverse descriptionStylized representation of the `President Tulip` which is an industrial design chair (1956). The chair is often referred to as `space age` for its futuristic use of curves and man-made materials. The design was popularized by its use on the original Star Trek television series (1966-69).
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSUOMI FINLAND 2010 10 EURO
(Translation: Finland Finland 2010 10 Euro)
Reverse descriptionRepresentation of the Gateway Arch in St Louis, Missouri, USA, which has become the emblem of the city.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringEERO SAARINEN 1910-1961
EdgePlain.
MintMint of Finland (Suomen
Rahapaja), Vantaa, Finland (1988-date)
Mintage2010  - - 6 000
2010  - Proof - 20 000
Catalog ID8998030340
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