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The coin manufacturer looks to the future
This year, Mint of Finland celebrates design, leading the way to the future with the rest of Finland. The company commemorates the year by launching new gift packages for its collector coins and representing Finland in Berlin with a highly visual exhibition created by Finland's top designers – not to mention the company stands to receive international recognition for its coin design.
Read moreThe year of Finnish values
On 3 February 2012, Mint of Finland launched its 2012 Purple Programme at the World Money Fair in Berlin. This year Mint of Finland will issue collector coins in honour of tolerance in the world, the national sport of Finland, as well as groundbreaking contributions to medicine.
Read moreIn celebration of design capital year
A touch of luxury combined with a portion of practicality – this is the secret of best designs. In 2012, the eyes of the design world will turn towards Finland and its World Design Capital, Helsinki. Mint of Finland ushers in 2012 by commemorating Finnish design and knowhow with a collector coin.
Read moreA symbol of equality and tolerance
Mint of Finland and the Ministry of Finance are planning to release in the spring a collector coin for equality and tolerance. The nominal value of the coin is EUR 20. The jury selected a piece by art student Katri Piri as the theme of the coin. As experts on the theme, the jury consulted the Ombudsman for Equality Pirkko Mäkinen as well as Frank Johansson, director of Amnesty International – Finnish Section.
Read moreFace-off!
The ice hockey coin encouraged over 1,300 ice hockey and coin fans around Europe to cast their vote. Petri Neuvonen's entry, "Face-off", was the most popular theme. The look of the new ice hockey coin captures the spirit of ice hockey.
Read moreFabergé's Finnish legacy in the spotlight
A piece of Finnish luxury straight from the imperial court. In 2012, Mint of Finland and the Ministry of Finance will commemorate the Finnish Fabergé workmaster who led the manufacture of the most significant Fabergé pieces. Henrik Wigström and European Artists collector coins will be launched on 3 February 2012 at the World Money Fair in Berlin.
Read moreInspiration a defining moment for a designer
This year, during Helsinki’s tenure as the World Design Capital, international attention will focus on Finnish design. Mint of Finland and the Ministry of Finance are planning to issue a collector coin in honour of the year of design. A piece by designer Henna Lamberg, depicting inspiration ‒ the motivator of all creative work – has been chosen as the coin's theme.
Read moreHave your say on the design of the Ice Hockey World Championships 2012 collector coin
Today, Mint of Finland has opened a public vote to decide the design of the Ice Hockey World Championships 2012 collector coin. Visitors to the Mint of Finland website can vote for their favourite from 10 potential coin designs until 19 January. The design with the most votes will be minted on the coin, which will be issued on 2 April 2012. Vote for your favourite here.
Read moreHappy birthday, euro!
A decade has flown by and the euro reaches double figures in 2012. To mark the celebration, fans of two-euro commemorative coins are being spoiled, as all countries in the Eurozone will issue a joint two-euro commemorative coin in the beginning of 2012.
Read moreOpening of the Christmas Outlet Store
Mint of Finland celebrates the opening of a Christmas Outlet Store 21-25 November and offers free shipping on all orders. Gorgeous silver coins, nostalgic coin sets, special coins and all your other favourite products easily from the web, delivered to your local post office. Welcome to our outlet store for Christmas shopping!
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