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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!
Read moreA collector coin to honour the skills of the Finnish goldsmith
In spring of 2012, Mint of Finland and the Ministry of Finance are planning to issue a collector coin commemorating the skills of Finnish master goldsmiths. Henrik Wigström (1862–1923) is a worthy representative, and the coin would feature two imperial Easter eggs linked to the name of this great artisan. It would be the first time the Finnish state has recognized a goldsmith.
Read moreRelease of the Finnish 2011 Proof coin set postponed
The release of the complete coin set of the glassy 2011 circulation coins has been postponed. The Finnish Proof coin set will be released 24 November 2011. The release of the coin set is postponed because the finalising of the silver mint medal that is part of the set is taking longer than estimated.
Read moreA coin for the Finnish national readership
On 11 September, Mint of Finland will issue the silver Juhani Aho and Finnish Literature commemorative coin. Juhani Aho was the first professional Finnish author. The commemorative coin is in honour of all friends of Finnish literature. A public edition of the coin has been minted as an uncirculated BU-quality coin, as it uniquely has a silver content of Ag500.
Read moreCelebrating a sea that has many faces
The commemorative coin passes the message from one generation to another of what is important to us. The campaign for the protection of the Baltic Sea will get a new symbol on 31 October. Voters from around the world chose the design by Kajaani high-school student Essi Kulju, "Life at sea", for the Baltic Sea-themed collector coin.
Read moreCommemorative coin 2011 will be issued on October 17
After the decision of the Finnish Ministry of Finance and the European Commission, the 2011 two-euro commemorative coin celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Bank of Finland. The coin that will be issued on October 17 displays a Finnish swan design by the famous gold-coin artist Hannu Veijalainen.
Read moreNotions set in silver
Readers interpret written stories in their own way, which is the representative idea behind the Commemorative Coin for Juhani Aho and Finnish literature. The coin will be published on Sept. 11, and realized according to the design proposed by Reijo Paavilainen.
Read moreWhat is your Baltic Sea like?
Glimmering waves, bold sea birds, salty wind – what does the Baltic Sea mean to you? Secondary school students from the Baltic Sea region have pondered upon this during the spring and now it is everybody else’s turn to do the same. The theme for the Protecting the Baltic Sea commemorative coin will be chosen by the public. Vote for your favourite among the students’ artworks on Mint of Finland’s website from 15 June to 22 August.
Read moreWill a Finnish design be worth tens of millions of euros?
800 suggestions, 25 of them Finnish – who will win? The European Commission's Directorate General for Economic and Financial Affairs has opened up a poll regarding the 2012 two-euro special coin on its website. Vote here for your favourite design from the five entries in the final round.
Read moreMint of Finland will close down its operations at Myntverket, Eskilstuna
Mint of Finland has started negotiations with the unions concerning the close down of the operations at Myntverket in Eskilstuna. Myntverket has 6 persons working in Eskilstuna. The forecast for 2011 is negative and the business of the Myntverket has been declining over the years.
Read moreMint of Finland starts manufacturing coins for Bangladesh
Mint of Finland – a manufacturer of metal circulation and collector coins – has signed a contract with the Central Bank of Bangladesh for manufacturing 600 million pieces of 5 Taka denomination Bangladesh coins during 2011–2012. The contract is a significant one to the company.
Read moreAnna Maija Wessman appointed to Board of Directors of Mint of Finland
Anna Maija Wessman, VP, was appointed to Mint of Finland's Board of Directors in the annual general meeting of shareholders on 28 April 2011.
Read moreFame for Mint of Finland
Mint of Finland received positive feedback from the friends of numismatic art, as the Amber Coin, the Peace and Security Collector Coin, the 2010 two euro collector coin, and the iPhone application Ask Kekkonen were rewarded for their beauty, design, quality, and inventiveness.
Read moreFinnish coin manufacturer strengthens its position in the world market
Mint of Finland Ltd, which produces metallic circulation and collector coins, has bought the entire share capital of the German coin-blank manufacturer Saxonia EuroCoin GmbH from DNick Holding plc, which is the manufacturer of nickel and nickel alloys listed on the unofficial registered market in Germany. The deal has established the strongest coin manufacturer in the Eurozone. Since the deal took place, the budgeted turnover for Mint of Finland Group in 2011 is EUR over 120 million.
Read moreThe Symbol of the Baltic Sea to be Designed by Secondary School Students
Our concern regarding the eutrophication of the Baltic Sea will inspire young artists this spring. Secondary school students from the Baltic Sea region will design the ethical commemorative coin for 2011. Its theme is the protection of the Baltic Sea. The contest began on 25 March 2011 and will end on 3 June 2011.
Read moreWomen Deserve a Commemorative Coin of Their Own
Today, equality and Finnish women were given all due respect at the launch of the Hella Wuolijoki and Equality commemorative coin. Mint of Finland gave the commemorative coin to the Minister of Equality Stefan Wallin, to Hella Wuolijoki's grandson, MP Erkki Tuomioja and to film director Juha Wuolijoki.
Read moreCollector Coins to be Attractively Displayed in a Designer Box
A commemorative coin displayed in the Vitriini glass box is the latest trend in designer homes. Designed by glass artist Anu Penttinen, the Vitriini box turns commemorative coins into stylish decoration items. Mint of Finland will release all collector coins to be issued in 2011 in Iittala's bright glass packaging.
Read moreThe Swan is the Theme of the New Gold Coin
The Bank of Finland commemorative coin to be issued in May is an emblem of Finnish culture and patriotism. The Bank of Finland coin will be given an appropriately dignified look with artist Hannu Veijalainen's “Siivet kantaa” (Spread Wings) design whose symbolism hails back to the golden age of Finnish art.
Read moreThe Provincial Coins are Legal Tender in Finland
Like the other Finnish collector coins, Mint of Finland's coins for the Provincial coins series are legal tender in Finland. Collector coins are valid tender in the country where they were issued.
Read moreThe Mint of Finland honours the greatest Finns of their time
The Mint of Finland has the honour to announce the first commemorative coins of the year in memory of two great Finns. In doing so, it also pays homage to Finnish design and science. Master of Finnish design Kaj Franck and the most famous Finnish representative of the enlightenment, Pehr Kalm, will both be honoured with commemorative coins on 28 January 2011.
Read moreWelcome to Mint of Finland’s coin issue event in Berlin 28.1.2011
Mint of Finland will be presenting its 2011 Purple Programme on 28.1.2010 at the Berlin World Money Fair from 10.30 – 14.00 in the Estrel Media Forum. The Kaj Franck and Industrial Art collector coin and the Pehr Kalm collector coin will both be launched at Mint of Finland’s stand on 28.1 at 14.30. The World Money Fair this year celebrates its 40th year and Mint of Finland has participated in nearly 20 of those events.
Read moreThe Hella Wuolijoki collector coin design competition has been won by the architect Petri Neuvonen with his design ‘The roots of the tales’
In 2011 it will be 125 years since the birth of Hella Wuolijoki. To commemorate this, a silver 10 euro collector coin will be minted. The Collector Coin Committee issued an invitation to compete for the design of the coin and seven entries arrived by the deadline. The winning entry came from the architect Petri Neuvonen and was entitled ‘The roots of the tales’ (Tarinoiden juuret). The prize committee praised his work for its balance and its multidimensional nature, noting that it was aesthetically laid out and that it presents a clear image of the strong character it represents.
Read moreVote for the most beautiful commemorative coin in the world
US publishers Krause Publications is polling its readership to find the most innovative, creative, beautiful and popular commemorative coin in the world’s most prestigious numismatic competition. The public can pick its favourite from among 15 commemorative coins issued during 2009. The ‘People’s Choice’ vote is one of eleven categories in this famous numismatic competition. One of the coins is the Peace and Security commemorative coin which was the first of the Mint of Finland’s Ethical Coins series and which earlier this year won in the category ‘Best Crown’. See all the competing coins and vote for your favourite here.
Read moreMint of Finland sells its decorations operation to Kultakeskus Oy
Mint of Finland, the largest mint in the Nordic region, today (2.12.2010) signed the contract to sell its decorations operations to Finland’s largest precious metals company, Kultakeskus Oy.
Read moreThe Satakunta provincial coin is the latest in the series
You can now purchase a Satakunta provincial euro at face value from post offices around Finland. You can also buy polished and proof quality Satakunta coins from Mint of Finland’s webstore and from retailers. The Provincial coins series depicts elements of the everyday life in Finland’s historical provinces. The obverse side of the Satakunta coin depicts lace-making.
Read moreThe €2 Special Coin “Finnish currency 150 years” will be Launched on 15 November
The 2010 Finnish €2 coins has sparked so much interest that Mint of Finland has almost sold out. From 15 November onwards, a proof quality €2 special coin and coin series including the special euro coin can be ordered at out webstore.
Read moreA Finnish Lion for Finnish Circulation Coins
Finnish circulation coins will undergo a transformation next year when the Mint of Finland’s company mark for coins changes. The old cornucopia will be replaced by the Mint of Finland’s Lion logo. Mints traditionally issue coins with their own logo.
Read moreChanges to the Dates of Issue of Mint of Finland’s Products
The issue of the €2 special “Finnish currency 150 years” coin has been postponed. The special coin can be ordered on our website starting on 15 November. The dates of issue of the Proof coin series 2010 and the BU coin series 2010/II “The Diversity of nature” have also been postponed as they contain the €2 special coin. These coin series can also be ordered on our website starting on 15 November.
Read moreStudy: Girls have a More Practical Attitude towards Money than Boys
There is a clear difference between girls’ and boys’ view on what money is used for. Girls have a more practical approach to money, whereas boys often regard money as a way to become rich. This is revealed by a study mapping the views of 6- to 12-year-olds on money and the circulation of money as well as the way in which children spend their money. The study was commissioned by Mint of Finland Ltd.
Read moreCreativity is the theme of a new ethical commemorative coin
The Children and Creativity commemorative coin was unveiled on October 20th a the opening of About a Coin exposition held in Heureka (The Finnish Science Centre). The commemorative coin is part of Mint of Finland’s Ethical commemorative coins coin set and is an expression of the importance of creativity in our everyday lives. The Children and Creativity commemorative coin is the first commemorative coin for which the subject was chosen by the public.
Read moreA Journey into the Production of Money
Mint of Finland will open an exhibition on the production of money on 20th October in cooperation with the Finnish Science Centre Heureka. About a Coin exhibition will be opened as part of Heureka’s main exhibition in commemoration of Mint of Finland’s 150th anniversary. At the exhibition, visitors can mint a coin with their own portrait and learn how to identify authentic euro coins.
Read moreCoins can also be Designer Items
Mint of Finland takes part in the events of the jubilee year by issuing the Kaj Franck and Industrial Art collector coin. The design-themed collector coins remind us that coins, often designed by sculptors, are designer items as well. The Kaj Franck and Industrial Art collector coin is the first purely design-themed coin. Mint of Finland has previously issued architecture-related collector coins in commemoration of Alvar Aalto (1998) and Eero Saarinen (2010).
Read moreWelcome to the Finland Proper euro coin launch at the Turku marketplace on October 2nd.
Mint of Finland will launch a coin series for the Finnish provinces. The first coin to be launched will be the Finland Proper coin. The Finland Proper coin will be launched at the Turku marketplace on October 2nd at 11 a.m. The Mint of Finland stand will open at the market at 7 a.m. The Finland Proper coin can be purchased in advance at the launch, since the coin will be officially sold from October 15 onwards.
Read moreMint of Finland releases a €2 special coin on October 29.
Mint of Finland will mint the 2010 special euro coin in commemoration of 150 years of Finnish currency. The €2 special coin will be the first circulation coin with the Mint of Finland's new 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.
Read moreSculptor Reijo Paavilainen's entry "Depicted in form" has won the design competition for the Kaj Franck and industrial art collector coin
On the 9th November, 2011, one hundred years has passed since the birth of designer Kaj Franck. In celebration of this anniversary, a 10 euro silver collector coin will be issued in January 2011.
Read moreFiligree coin has aroused interest
Mint of Finland issues a coin which incorporates hand-crafted filigree on October 15. October. Mint of Finland presented the Cabbage Rabbit Filigree coin in American Numismatic Association’s conference in Boston on August 11. The Filigree coin aroused plenty of interest in the conference. The Filigree technique has never been used in coin minting before.
Read moreEstonian euro coin production started at Mint of Finland
Production of Estonian euro coins has started at Mint of Finland. Estonia will switch to the euro at the beginning of 2011.
Read moreKonsta Jylhä collector coin announced at the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival
The Konsta Jylhä and folk music collector coin was announced at the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival where the master composer’s centenary is very much in evidence. Exceptionally Mint of Finland permitted the release of 2,000 of the brilliant uncirculated (BU) coins in Kaustinen. In addition to this, the Mint’s Managing Director Paul Gustafson presented proof coins to Provincial Councillor Viljo S. Määttälä and to Conductor Juha Kangas at the end of the Kansansoittajien kuningas (King of the Folk Musicians) concert.
Read moreDesign competition for a collector coin "Kaj Franck and industrial art"
The Collector Coin Committee set by the Ministry of Finance invites all artists living in Finland to participate in the design competition of a collector coin "Kaj Franck and industrial art".
Read moreTo the designer of the Children and Creativity collector coin, creativity means making the impossible possible
Over 1,000 visitors to Mint of Finland’s website voted for Roope Määttä’s design, Taivaanrannan tuolla puolen (Over the Horizon) to help choose the theme of the Children and Creativity collector coin, to be launched on October 20. Määttä is an art student at the Kajaani Upper Secondary School. Severi Heikkilä from the children’s movie Ricky Rapper and the Bicycle Thief officially supervised the voters’ raffle.
Read moreSculptor Nora Tapper won the design competition for 5 euro province coins
The Ministry of Finance has decided to issue a coin set with the theme of the historical provinces of Finland. There are nine historical provinces: Åland, Tavastia, Karelia, Lapland, Ostrobothnia, Satakunta, Savo, Uusimaa and Finland Proper. The two first coins will be issued in 2010. The provinces will be Finland Proper and Satakunta, respectively.
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