1020) Centenary of the First Constitution of Independent Finland (1919-2019): A 100 Euro Gold Commemorative Coin celebrates the Centenary Anniversary with this abstract design minted by the Mint of Finland at their facilities in Vantaa: Coin Release date: 17.06.2019:

1020)  Centenary of the First Constitution of Independent Finland  (1919-2019): A 100 Euro Gold Commemorative Coin celebrates the Centenary Anniversary with this abstract design minted by the Mint of Finland at their facilities in Vantaa: Coin Release date: 17.06.2019:

The Mint of Finland is issuing new Commemorative Gold Coins for collectors on 17.06.2019, which pays a tribute to the first Finnish Constitution that came into effect on 17.07.1919.

The Obverse of the 100 Euro Gold Coin, showing the abstract design of the tenets of representative democracy and separation of powers - legislative, judiciary and executive, yet working in cohesion

With Finland's Declaration of Independence, after the collapse of the Russian Empire and their change of structure from that of a grand Duchy to a Sovereign State, having a written constitution, was accorded the highest priority. During the turmoil of fighting during the Great War and the initial election of a King for Finland, the first document signed into law governed the country as a Republic for more than 50 years.

The Fundamental Principles of the Constitution Act of 1919 and the earlier Parliament Act of 1906 (a carry forward from the days of the Grand Duchy) were amended  in 1928. 

In 1987,  the most extensive and essential reforms took place, when provisions on the holding of consultative referendums were added to the constitution.

In 1995, a working group of experts called the Constitution 2000 Working Group, held a purpose to frame new regulations after Finland's accession to the European Union.

On 12.02.1999, Parliament gave its approval for the Committee's proposal for a new Constitution to be decided upon after the next coming parliamentary elections, which was approved in June 1999.

The Basic tenets:

With the adoption of the Constitution Act of 1919, the first Constitution of independent Finland the country elected to be governed as a Republic. Finland's Republican System of government and the  fundamental Principles/tenets of the Finnish Constitution Act of 1919 were recorded in the Constitution Act.

The basic tenets of the Finnish Constitution Act of 1919, still form the foundation of Finland's current constitution and its development during the Finnish independence.

The Commemorative Coin:

The Obverse of the 100 Euro Gold Coin depicts three partly fused circles, symbolising the separation of powers.

The inscription "SUOMI FINLAND" is placed above the primary design and the coin's denomination "100 E" is placed towards the lower periphery. The mint mark "V" (which is the mint mark of the Vantaa Mint) and the Mint of Finland's logo are placed on either side of the central design.

The Reverse of the 100 Euro Gold Coin focusses on the basic tenets of the Finnish Constitution Act of 1919, which atill form the foundation of Finland's current constitution and its development during Finnish independence. 

The design reflects the core tenets of representative democracy, the separation of powers into the legislative, executive and judiciary branches in a universal, abstract expression. The year of issue "2019" is placed towards the centre right. At the lower periphery is ta specimen serial numbr "1/100" representing the limited edition of 100 Serially numbered Gold Coins.

The specifications of the 100 Euro Gold Coin are:

Denomination: 100 Euros; Metal Composition: .917 Fineness Gold (Ag); Weight: 5.65 grams; Diameter: 22.0 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Maximum Mintage: 1,300 pieces; Minted by: The Mint of Finland at their facilities at Vantaa on behalf of the Finnish Finance Ministry and the Bank of Finland; Designer: Dano Vidal; Year of issue: 2019; Issue date: 17.06.2019.

Remarks: A serially numbered variant is also being brought out with the same specifications in a limited quantity of 100 pieces.

The Gold Proof Coins are packaged in a clear protective casing set in a Finnish birch veneer frame. The frame is wrapped in a sleeve and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA), which relates the coin's details, along with technical specifications of the coin issue. The size of the frame is 7.5 x 7.5 cms.







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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

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

9) Centenary of the First Constitution of Independent Finland (1919-2019): A 100 Euro Gold Commemorative Coin celebrates the Centenary Anniversary with this abstract design minted by the Mint of Finland at their facilities in Vantaa: Coin Release date: 17.06.2019