Finland 2007 90th anniversary of Finland’s independence
90th anniversary of
Finland’s independence
Finland declared its
independence on 6 December 1917. The formal Declaration of Independence was only part of the
long process leading to the independence of Finland. It
declared Finland an independent nation, ending its autonomy
within Russia as the Grand
Principality of Finland, with reference to a bill simultaneously
delivered to the Parliament to make Finland an independent republic instead.
The coin shows a nine-oar
boat with rowers, symbolising collaboration. The year of issue, 2007, and the
year of independence, 1917, appear above and below the image, respectively. The
mint mark appears to the left of the oars and ‘FI’ for Finland to the right.
The outer ring of the coin features the 12 stars of the European Union.
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass clad
nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 2'000'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Finland
Year of release - 2007