The covers of the Finnish cent coins set allow the viewer to enjoy the colours of Finland’s splendid nature. The covers depict the Nuuksio National Park at Mustalampi and some Finnish birds. The double page of the coin set album includes basic information on Finland.

The coin set can be displayed on a bookshelf, since the folding album can be easily opened. The obverse side of the coins was designed by Heikki Häiväoja and the reverse side by French designer Luc Luycx.

One and two cent coins are rare in Finnish cash transactions

When the euro was launched in Finland in 2002, a decision was made not to use one or two cent coins. Small pence coins had not been used in Finland, and they were not considered practical for cash transactions. In many other eurozone countries, the one and two cent coins are common in cash transactions.

In Finland, cash transaction prices are rounded to the nearest five cents. However, the one and two cent coins are legal means of payment. In Finland, shops are nevertheless entitled to refuse them if the shops display a sign indicating that they do not accept these coins.