2018 Finland €10 Silver Proof Coin "Age of Baroque and Rococo" (Europa Star)

• Mint: Mint of Finland
• Denomination: €10
• Issue limit: 8,000
• Alloy: 92.5% Sterling Silver
• Diameter: 33 mm
• Weight: 17 grams
• Design:
• Holder/Capsule: Yes/Yes
• Certificate: Printed sleeve

Mint of Finland has issued this coin as part of the Europa Star program. For 2018, the coin features the art which is part of the series “Ages of Europe - The Baroque & Rococo Periods” and the Europa Star program.

The Baroque style, originating from 17th century Italy, brought extravagance and rich ornamentation to art and architecture. Its successor, the Rococo style, sought to achieve elegance and beauty and is principally identified with the French court of the 18th century.

The Baroque and the Rococo styles have found a Scandinavian interpretation in sea fortress Suomenlinna. The Baroque style is reflected in many parts of the Suomenlinna fortress and the decorative ideals of Rococo are reflected in the living areas of the fortress.

The reverse features the portrait of the architect of Suomenlinna, Augustin Ehrensvärd, and the cartographic image of the fortified island. The obverse has the common Europa Star symbol and Finland’s national Lion emblem.