5 Euros Tammerkoski rapids

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#151922
Rarity index	60%

Reverse

The reverse of the sixth coin to be released in the series depicts the Tammerkoski rapids located in Tampere.

Engraver: Mari Metso

Edge

Plain

Comment

Finland’s national landscapes symbolise the Finnish character and have a generally recognised significance in Finland’s national culture, history and perception of nature. Mint of Finland will release a base-metal commemorative coin series on Finnish national landscapes. In the summer of 2017, the Finns voted for nine of their most beloved national landscapes to be featured on the coins. The sixth coin to be released in the series depicts the Tammerkoski rapids located in Tampere. Proof-quality coins are packed in cardboard packages and come with certificates of authenticity.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Tammerkoski rapids 5 Euro coin is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a nickel brass clad nickel center in 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 (Tammerkoski rapids) 2018 coin.