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5 Euros Tammerkoski rapids
| Issuer | Mint of Finland (Suomen Rahapaja) |
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| Year | 2018 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The nickel-brass centre features a raised relief map of Finland occupying the right half of the field, rendered with fine topographical detail against a polished dark ground. To the left of the map, the denomination '5 €' is boldly incused in the field. The aluminium-bronze outer ring carries the bilingual country name 'SUOMI FINLAND' arching across the upper portion and the date '2018' along the lower left, with the Mint of Finland mintmark positioned at the lower right of the ring. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse, designed by Mari Metso, depicts an aerial stylised view of the Tammerkoski rapids in Tampere, the celebrated urban waterway that runs through the heart of the city. The composition captures the dynamic flow of water between the rocky banks, rendered with fine detail evoking the rapids' powerful current. This coin is the sixth issue in the Finnish Landscapes series, commemorating one of Finland's most historically and culturally significant natural features. |
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| Edge | Smooth |
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