Finland 100 Euro “State Visits of Finland – Diplomacy and Foreign Policy” - Gold Proof

To celebrate the importance of State Visits in the past, the present and the future, Helsinki Mint launches a special collector’s coin, as commissioned by the Finnish Ministry of Finance. The Finland 100 Euro 2025 “State Visits of Finland – Diplomacy and Foreign Policy'' is available in a very limited mintage!

State Visits of Finland

State Visits have always been important to Finland when it comes to diplomatic relations between the states and the execution of foreign policy. Hundreds of years ago, state visits came in the form of marriages between royal families, which could lead to military alliances and decision making in politics. After World War I, when many new nation states emerged in Europe, state visits required a new appearance. Nevertheless, many traditions, such as ceremonial receptions, joint public appearances, dinners and cultural events has been maintained. 

The future

For a long time, the most important state visits were to Moscow and Washington DC, but as Finland joined the EU, the major economic powers of Central and Eastern Europe took on a more important position. The Finnish presidents have excellent opportunities to present the country’s foreign policy, while at the same time opening the door to the export industry and cultural cooperation. With these statements and appearances, Finland presidents, each in their own way, represent the values, principles and goals of Finland and its culture. That is probably the most important function of state visits nowadays.

Design

The Finland 100 Euro 2025 “State Visits of Finland – Diplomacy and Foreign Policy was designed by Sinnika Inkeroinen-Huhta and Ilkka Huhta. The designers use a door to symbolize state visits and diplomatic relations between nations. Behind the door, negotiations take place, relationships are formed and the future is build. The obverse shows a glossy version of the door, with its surroundings roughly. The reverse shows the same door, but with a more roughly surface and a smooth and glossy surrounding.