598) Commemorating Finnish Nature:

i) A Two Euro Glossy Finish (Proof) Coin depicting a Crow ii) Proof Quality (Silver) Ten Euro Coin:

i) The Finnish Nature Cupro-Nickel Two Euro Special Coin (issued wef: 21.10.2017):

The Finnish Nature Two Euro special coin depicts the full moon over the light-house Island of Harmaja and a crow gazing down at the world from its perch. This special coin is part of the "Finland 100" programme celebrating the centenary of Finnish Independence. The two-Euro coins have been granted the "Key Flag Symbol/Label of the Association for Finnish Origin".

This special coin is designed on the winning photograph in Blue and white special category of the "Nature Photograph of the Year Competition", which was taken by Kari Auvinen.

The crow symbolises the modern Finnish character -  an outwardly common, but intelligent bird that reacts to new situations.

On the Reverse of the Cupro-Nickel 2 Euro Coin is depicted the crow perched on a branch of a tree, looking down at the world. The outer periphery shows 12 stars of the European Union.

The Obverse of the Cupro-Nickel 2 Euro Coin shows the common design on all Cupro-Nickel Coins issued all over the European Union.

The specifications of this coin are:

Denominational value: 2 Euros; Metallic Composition:Cupro-Nickel25/CuZnNi5/Ni/CuZn20Ni5; Diameter/Size: 25.75 mm; Weight: 8.5 grams; Coin Quality: Proof; Year of issue: 2017; Mintage: 4,89,000 Uncirculated pieces; Proof: 11,000 pieces; Designer: Kari Auvinen; Issue Date: 21.10.2017.

Remarks: The Proof Quality commemorative coins are minted with a polished die, finished and pachaged in a protective clear plastic casing set in a package with a new look to celebrate Finland's centenary.

The package includes a Certificate of Authenticity that indicates the coin's technical specifications and tells its story.

ii) The Finnish Nature Silver Ten Euro Special Coin (issued wef: 21.10.2017):

The ten-Euro Silver coins have also been granted the "Key Flag Symbol/Label of the Association for Finnish Origin".

This special coin is designed on the winning photograph in Blue and white special category of the "Nature Photograph of the Year Competition", which was taken by Kari Auvinen.

The crow symbolises the modern Finnish character -  an outwardly common, but intelligent bird that reacts to new situations.

On the Reverse of the Silver 10 Euro Coin is depicted the crow perched on a branch of a tree, looking down at the world. The upper periphery shows the legend "SUOMALAINEN LUONTO" (meaning "Finnish Nature"). On the lower periphery is mentioned " DEN FINSKA NATUREN" (meaning "Finnish Nature"). The Key Flag Symbol/Label of the Association for Finnish Origin" - "A" is on the left periphery, while the left facing "Lion Rampant" emblem on the right periphery symbolises Finland.

On the Obverse of the Silver 10 Euro Coin is mentioned across the centre "2017 SUOMI FINLAND 10 EURO" ("Suomi" is Finnish for "Finland"), with the outline of the world in the background.

The specifications of this coin are:

Denominational value: 10 Euros; Metallic Composition: Ag 500 (Silver); Diameter/Size: 28.50 mm; Weight: 10.0 grams; Coin 10,000 pieces (100 numbered); Designer: Kari Auvinen; Issue Date: 19.09.2017.

Remarks: The Silver coin is struck in Mint of Finland's factory in Vantaa and is a part of the Finland 100 programme of the centennial year of Finland's independence.

The coin is packaged in a clear protective casing, set in a commemorative coin box. The coin's technical specifications are also printed on the box.

Links:

Other posts on Coins from Finland:

1) Mint of Finland: Provincial Coins issued in 2010 & 2011 depicting cultures/traditions of Nine Historic Provinces 

2) Commemorative Coins on Finnish Nature: 2 Euro (Cupro-Nickel) and 10 Euro (Silver) Coin depicting a Crow issued as part of "Finland 100" (Centennial Programme in 2017

Europa Star Programme Posts:

1) Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) has issued a series of six coins with the theme "The Age of Iron and Glass" in January 2017 

Some other Links:

1) Mint of Finland: Provincial coins issued in 2010 and 2011 commemorating the cultures/traditions of the nint historic provinces which ceased to be Administrative Regions in 1634

2) Currency of Denmark: Krone and Ore (Part I): Historical Development of Coinage in Denmark

3) Currency of Denmark: Krone and Ore (Part II): The Evolution of Banknotes in Denmark

 4) "The Golden Age of Finnish Art": A 10 Euro Silver Coin with the afore-mentioned theme as part of the sub-theme for 2017 - "The Age of Iron and Glass" under the overall theme of "Ages of Europe" issued by the Mint of Finland on 20.02.2017: ii) "Europa Coin Programme" ot the "European Silver Star Programme" or the "Eurostar Programme"

5) Norges Bank (Central Bank of Norway): Introduction of the VIII Series of innovative/pixelated Banknotes with the theme "The Sea" in a phased manner from May 2017 to Q4 2020 and gradual withdrawal of the presently circulating Banknotes (VII Series) 

6) Currency and Coinage of Sweden: Kronor and Ore: New Banknote Series and Coins being issued in 2015 and 2016 

7) Currency and Coinage of Iceland: issued by  the Central Bank of Iceland or "Sedlabanki Islands": Kroner & Eyrir