Journalism and Free Press Supporting Finnish Democracy

Gold Coin to Celebrate Journalism and Free Press!

Journalism and Free Press Supporting Finnish Democracy is the theme for the 2021 domestic gold coin. The 100 euro coin celebrates the centennial of the Union of Journalists in Finland.

• 91.7 % gold
• Mirror-like proof finish appreciated by collectors
• Limited issue, only 950 coins

The stylized male and female figures and the information networks surrounding them like a ribbon symbolise the open exchange of information in Finnish journalism. The pictorial subject is surrounded by text reading JOURNALISMI • JOURNALISTIK, and, below, the year 2021, and the letter ‘V’, the initial of the designer’s, Hannu Jasoni Veijalainen’s, surname.

The spiral pattern of points on the reverse symbolizes the visual journalism in our environment, and information spreading in the world. Below the pictorial subject along the rim SUOMI • FINLAND. The denomination, 100 €, is in the centre of the reverse.

The Union of Journalists in Finland is a trade union for people working as journalists and in other journalistic professions, founded in 1921. The main task of the Union is to defend journalism and its ethical rules, and to promote freedom of expression. The right to receive truthful information is a significant element of freedom of expression.

The issue date of the gold coin is 28 March 2021.

Metal:

91,7 % gold

Denomination:

100 €

Diameter:

22 mm

Weight:

5,65 g

Minting:

2021

Issue:

Max. 950, of which 300 numbered

Designer:

Hannu Jasoni Veijalainen