5 Euros (Maritime Helsinki) 2018 front 5 Euros (Maritime Helsinki) 2018 back
5 Euros (Maritime Helsinki) 2018 photo
© Ulmo

5 Euros Maritime Helsinki

2018 year
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in aluminium bronze ring (CuNi25, CuAl6Ni2) 9.8 g 27.25 mm
Description
Issuer
Finland
Period
Republic (1919-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2018
Value
5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.51
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in aluminium bronze ring (CuNi25, CuAl6Ni2)
Weight
9.8 g
Diameter
27.25 mm
Thickness
2.26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#140769
Rarity index
59%

Reverse

The reverse of the commemorative coin depicts an aerial view of the sea from Helsinki

Engraver: Mari Metso

Edge

Plain

Comment

The Suomen Rahapaja, Finland's Mint, announces the start of a new series of coins with 5-euro bimetallic facials, dedicated to the "National Landscapes of Finland". The series consists of nine pieces that correspond to the favorite landscapes of its citizens, these were chosen in a vote during the summer of 2017. The second coin is dedicated to the "Maritime Helsinki".

The location of the landscape is marked at the map at the obverse of the coin:

© Ulmo

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Maritime Helsinki 5 Euro coin is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a nickel brass clad nickel center surrounded by an aluminum bronze ring. This distinctive design element adds an extra layer of visual interest to the coin, making it stand out from other coins in circulation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018  3000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (Maritime Helsinki) 2018 coin.