Euro (1999-?) Coin List
Finland's adoption of the euro marked an important milestone in the Nordic country's economic history. Since joining the European Union in 1995, Finland had been preparing for the monetary transition that would culminate in the introduction of the euro as legal tender on January 1, 2002. This changeover represented a logistical and cultural challenge for the Finns, who had to say goodbye to their beloved Finnish mark.
The euro changeover process
The road to the euro began in 1999, when Finland joined the Economic and Monetary Union along with 10 other European countries. During this transition period, the Finnish mark was irrevocably pegged to the euro at an exchange rate of 5.94573 marks per euro. Although electronic and financial transactions were already being conducted in euros, physical coins and banknotes were not introduced until 2002. This adaptation period allowed citizens and businesses to gradually familiarize themselves with the new currency, facilitating a smoother transition.
Finnish euro coins
Finnish euro coins are characterized by their unique design that reflects the national identity. The coin series features three different motifs: the Finnish heraldic lion on the 1 and 2 euro coins, the cranberry blossom and its leaves on the 20 and 50 cent coins, and the flight of swans on the 1, 2 and 5 cent coins. These designs, created by artist Heikki Häiväoja, symbolize Finnish nature and heraldry. In addition, Finland was one of the first countries to include the year of mintage in the national design of its coins, a practice that later spread to other Eurozone countries. The transition to the euro not only changed the physical currency, but also transformed the economic perception and monetary identity of the Finns, integrating them more deeply into the European economic community.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Euro (1999-?) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coins of Finland according to historical period
For ease of organization, the coins have been arranged according to their historical period, both current and old Finland coins are classified by their numismatic historical categories according to their issues.
Markka Euro 1999-?Coin Catalog
Finland | 2 euro (Diplomacy and Foreign Policy)
Finland | 1 euro cent
Finland | 2 euro cent
Finland | 5 euro cent
Finland | 10 euro cent
Finland | 20 euro cent
Finland | 50 euro cent
Finland | 1 euro
Finland | 2 euro
Finland | 5 euro (Ice Hockey World Cup)
Finland | 2 euro (Enlargement of the European Union)
Finland | 5 euro (World Athletics Championships)
Finland | 2 euro (60th Anniversary of the U.N. and 50th Anniversary of Finland's membership)
Finland | 5 euro (150th Anniversary of the demilitarization of Aland)
Finland | 2 euro (100th Anniversary of Universal Suffrage in Finland)
Finland | 10 euro cent
Finland | 20 euro cent
Finland | 50 euro cent
Finland | 1 euro
Finland | 2 euro
Finland | 5 euro (EU Presidency)
Finland | 5 euro (90th Anniversary of Independence)
Finland | 2 euro (50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome)
Finland | 2 euro (90th Anniversary of Independence)
Finland | 5 euro (Science)
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