Obverse: features a modern, expressive portrait of Finnish President Urho Kekkonen. To the right appear his engraved signature and the commemorative year 1975, marking his 75th birthday. The portrait was designed by renowned Finnish sculptor and engraver Heikki Häiväoja.
Reverse: depicts stylised elements of Finland’s natural landscape – tall trees and rolling hills in the distance. The denomination 10 MARKKAA is engraved below, with SUOMI / FINLAND above. The minimalist, nature-inspired composition reflects Finland’s national identity and its deep connection to forests.
About the coin: this 10 markkaa silver coin was minted in 1975 by the Mint of Finland to commemorate the 75th birthday of President Urho Kekkonen. Struck in .500 silver, the coin contains 11.75 g of pure silver out of its total weight of 23.5 g. Collectors value this issue for its distinctly Scandinavian artistic style and the strong portrayal of one of Finland’s most influential 20th-century leaders.
