100 euro - State Visits of Finland – Diplomacy and Foreign Policy

State Visits have always been important to Finland when it comes to diplomatic relations between the states and the execution of foreign policy. Hundreds of years ago, state visits came in the form of marriages between royal families, which could lead to military alliances and decision making in politics. After World War I, when many new nation states emerged in Europe, state visits required a new appearance. Nevertheless, many traditions, such as ceremonial receptions, joint public appearances, dinners and cultural events has been maintained.

The Finland 100 Euro 2025 “State Visits of Finland – Diplomacy and Foreign Policy was designed by Sinnika Inkeroinen-Huhta and Ilkka Huhta. The designers use a door to symbolize state visits and diplomatic relations between nations. Behind the door, negotiations take place, relationships are formed and the future is build. The obverse shows a glossy version of the door, with its surroundings roughly. The reverse shows the same door, but with a more roughly surface and a smooth and glossy surrounding.