50 Euros Finnish Art and Design

Issuer Finland
Year 2003
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 50 Euros
Currency Euro (2002-date)
Composition Bimetallic: gold (.750) centre in silver (.925) ring
Weight 12.8 g
Diameter 27.25 mm
Thickness 2.30 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Matti Kalevi Peltokangas
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#113, Schön#113
Obverse description The snowflake featured on both sides of the coin symbolizes the country`s northern location, where the designs spillover from the gold core to the silver ring. The beads around the border are a traditional design element in Finnish numismatic art, dating back to the gold coins of 1878.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SUOMI FINLAND M
(Translation: Finland Finland M)
Reverse description Snowflake surrounded by beads. Face value, year of issue.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 50 € 2003 P
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage 2003 - Proof - 10 600
Numisquare ID 2166575430
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