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Mint set token - Lapland

Features

Location Finland
Issuing bank Bank of Finland (Suomen Pankki)
Type Collection medallions › Mint set tokens
Year 2003
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 10.5 g
Diameter 27.25 mm
Thickness 2.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
481124

Obverse

135th anniversary of the discovery of a gold in the Ivalonjoki River in Lapland.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LAPLAND 2003

Reverse

Finnish Lion with 5 stars

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MINT of FINLAND LTD
RAHAPAJA OY

Translation: Gold of Lapland

Edge

Plain

Mint

Mintmark of Mint of Finland Mint of Finland (Suomen Rahapaja), Vantaa, Finland (1988-date)

Comments

The token of the Mint of Finland (Finnish: Suomen Rahapaja Oy).
This token is a part of Finland Proof Mint Set 2003.




In the summer of 1868 was found gold by the Ivalojoki river, due to which there was a gold rush to Lapland. The rush lasted for a couple of years.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003  8 000

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Bullion value: USD 22.98 Search tips
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Actual silver weight: 0.312 oz
Current silver price: 73.58 USD/oz (see silver price )

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