A Hundred Years of The Finnish National Ballet

A gold coin to commemorate the Finnish National Ballet

The essence and power of dance also play the main role in the topic pictured on the commemorative gold coin of 2022, named ”Kukoistus” (Splendour). Rosita Kivinen, the designer of the commemorative coin, has approached the topic with a feel that is simultaneously contemporary, dynamic and bold. The theme of free and expressive movement gives rise to successful dialogue between both sides of the gold coin.

• 91.7 % gold
• Mirror-like proof finish appreciated by collectors
• Issue just 950 coins, of which only 350 sequentially numbered!

The National Ballet of Finland will celebrate its centennial in 2022. Swan Lake, premiered in January 1922, was the first ballet performed in Finland, and thus a remarkable event in the cultural life of Finland. By the time it premiered in Helsinki in 1922, it had only ever been performed by Russian and Czech ballet groups. Even the president K. J. Ståhlberg was seen in the presidential box with his wife.

Over the past hundred years, the Finnish National Ballet has grown from a small semi-professional group to a full-scale professional ballet, capable of presenting major classical ballets in their entirety.

This commemorative coin will be issued on 17th of January 2022.

Metal:

91,7 % gold

Denomination:

100 euro

Quality:

Proof

Diameter:

22 mm

Weight:

5,65 g

Issue:

950 coins, of which 350 sequentially numbered

Designer:

Rosita Kivinen

Issue date:

17.1.2022