Obverse: The center of the coin displays the face value surrounded by 12 stars symbolizing Europe. Around them are the inscriptions “RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE”, “100 FRANCS” and “15 euro”, highlighting the coin’s European context.
Reverse: The reverse features St. Nicholas Cathedral in Helsinki, a cathedral of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. The inscriptions “CATHÉDRALE SAINT-NICOLAS” and “HELSINKI” surround the image, with the year “1997” shown below.
About the coin: This commemorative 100 Francs / 15 Euro silver coin was issued in France in 1997 as part of the “Monuments of Europe” series. It honors Helsinki’s St. Nicholas Cathedral, one of Finland’s most iconic architectural and religious landmarks. The coin is struck in .900 fine silver, weighs 22.2 g and has a diameter of 37 mm, making it an attractive collectible.
