The €2 special coin 2010 has been minted in commemoration of 150 years of Finnish currency. Mint of Finland offers special coins in proof quality and in circulation coin quality. The special coins in proof quality can be subscribed in single packings. By subscribing the Circulation coin purse you will have ten newly minted, uncirculated €2 special coins.
2010 marks the 150th anniversary of the statute on Finnish currency. This event is commemorated with the special Finnish coin of the year.The national obverse side of the 2010 €2 special coin features the stylized Finnish lion emblem.
The national obverse side of the special euro coin, designed by Reijo Paavilainen, has common features with the Finnish Currency 150 Years commemorative coin.
The reverse side of the special coin makes it special
The Eurozone member states are permitted to release one special €2 coin every year. The national side of the coin differentiates the special coin from other coins released each year.
The reverse side of the special coin is the same as that of ordinary circulation coins. The special euro coins are legal tender in all countries using the euro.
Watch your wallet!
An observant person is able to find the Mint of Finland emblem on every circulation coin minted by Mint of Finland.
The 2010 €2 special coin will be the first euro coin to have the Mint of Finland's new lion emblem. The previous emblem, the Horn of Plenty, will be replaced with the Finnish lion emblem.
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