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    What is on Finnish euro coins?

    The designs on the national side of Finnish euro coins.

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    Short answer

    The European Central Bank describes three designs. The 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent coins show the heraldic lion from the Finnish coat of arms, designed by Heikki Häiväoja. The 1 euro coin shows two flying whooper swans by Pertti Mäkinen, and the 2 euro coin shows the fruit and leaves of the cloudberry by Raimo Heino.

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    Why

    1. The ECB lists the heraldic lion by Heikki Häiväoja on the cent coins.
    2. The 1 euro coin shows flying whooper swans by Pertti Mäkinen, according to the ECB.
    3. The ECB says the 2 euro coin shows a cloudberry by Raimo Heino.

    Details

    The other side of every euro coin is common to all euro countries. All euro coins are legal tender in the whole euro area, whatever the national side shows.

    Tip

    Look at the 2 euro coins in your change. Finland and other countries also issue commemorative 2 euro coins with their own designs.

    What may differ

    Commemorative coins have their own designs, so not every Finnish 2 euro coin shows the cloudberry.

    Common misconception

    Finnish euro coins can only be spent in Finland.

    What actually happens

    All euro coins are legal tender throughout the euro area.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Payment rules and fees change, so check the official sources or your bank before you pay.

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