50 Euro Finnish Veterans

Issuer Finland
Year 2025
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 50 Euros
Currency Euro (2002-date)
Composition Bimetallic: gold (.750) centre in silver (.925) ring (Core: Gold 750‰, Silver 250‰ Ring: Silver 925‰, Copper 75‰)
Weight 12.80 g
Diameter 27.25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#321
Obverse description On the obverse, Kettunen created three profiles with the use of negative space. The profiles that can be seen in the negative space are those of a war veteran on the left and of a soldier on the right. The negative space of the war veterans profile may indicate that almost all of the war veterans of 1939-1945 have left us, they continue their lives in the form of memories. In the case of the soldier, the negative space suggests the hope that no more new war veterans should be born. On the far right, a profile of a young person is also shown: the future of the country that hopefully never has to endure war.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SUOMEN VETERAANIT FINLANDS VETERANER 1939 1945
Reverse description The reverse shows an altered version of the Finnish flag. The partially broken shape and jagged surface refer to the war.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 2025 SUOMI FINLAND K 50€
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage 2025 - Proof - 500
Numisquare ID 8189944220
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