50 Euros (World Design Capital Helsinki 2012) 2012 front 50 Euros (World Design Capital Helsinki 2012) 2012 back
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50 Euros World Design Capital Helsinki

2012 year
Bimetallic: gold (.750) centre in silver (.925) ring 10.8 g 27.25 mm
Description
Issuer
Finland
Period
Republic (1919-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
50 Euros 50 EUR = USD 55
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: gold (.750) centre in silver (.925) ring
Weight
10.8 g
Diameter
27.25 mm
Thickness
2.30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#78541
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Lines drawing and, country's name and face value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50€
L
SUOMI FINLAND

Translation:
50 Euro
L
Finland Finland

Engraver: Henna Lamberg

Edge

Plain

Comment

One can sense the seamless co-operation between designer and tool-manufacturer when making this coin. This is known as the best coin of the year. It seems that no more than 500 coins were sold.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a gold (.750) center surrounded by a silver (.925) ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins and makes it a standout piece in any collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Euros (World Design Capital Helsinki 2012) 2012 coin.