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Commemorating the master of Finnish design. Order the commemorative coin of design in a beautiful clear glass Vitriini case!
It’s not possible to talk of Finnish design without mentioning Kaj Franck. The Mint of Finland offers in its web store the commemorative coin issued to honour Kaj Franck in an Iittala Vitriini box. The commemorative coin is a magnificent ornament in the case made of glass. Vitriini box brings the beauty of the coin to light.
Dubbed ‘the conscience of Finnish design’, Kaj Franck (1911–1989) taught Finnish designers and designed for Arabia, Artek, Nuutajärvi and Iittala. He is one of the internationally most recognized designers and was among the first proponents of recycling.
Franck had the courage and the skill to bring out the true essence in every object he designed. Kaj Franck is a part of many Finn’s homes in their everyday and festive lives. This year will mark 100 years since the birth of Kaj Franck. Mint of Finland has the honor of issuing a collector coin in his memory.
Miniature sculpture to commemorate the master of basic shapes
As many collector coins have been designed by sculptors, they can be considered miniature sculptures. The Kaj Franck and Industrial Art collector coin was designed by sculptor Reijo Paavilainen.
The simplified profiles on the reverse side portray the most famous forms of Kaj Franck’s production. The obverse side depicts the signature of Kaj Franck in the same simple spirit.
