A beautiful Finnish commemorative 10 Markkaa coin issued in 1971 to celebrate the 10th European Athletics Championships, held in Helsinki from 10–15 August 1971. The coin is struck in .500 silver and features an attractive, highly detailed design. The obverse depicts a panoramic view of Helsinki, with the inscription “SUOMI FINLAND 10 MARKKAA” above the cityscape. The reverse presents a dynamic group of athletes running on a track, together with the inscriptions “EM X HELSINKI 1971”, commemorating the tenth European Athletics Championships. The coin has a weight of approximately 24.2 g, a diameter of 35 mm, and a plain edge. The official mintage was 1,000,000 pieces. It is catalogued as KM#52. The combination of the Helsinki skyline and the athletic design makes this an especially attractive piece for collectors of Finnish coinage, Scandinavian numismatics, silver commemoratives and sports-related coins. Condition: Please carefully examine the detailed photographs, which form an integral part of the description. The coin shows signs consistent with its age and previous handling, including minor surface marks/hairlines, but the main design details remain clearly visible. No major damage is apparent from the photographs. Specifications: * Country: Finland * Year: 1971 * Denomination: 10 Markkaa * Composition: Silver .500 * Weight: 24.2 g * Diameter: 35 mm * Thickness: approx. 3.1 mm * Edge: Plain * KM reference: KM#52 * Mintage: 1,000,000 * Subject: 10th European Athletics Championships, Helsinki * Mint: Helsinki, Finland A historically interesting Finnish silver commemorative coin with a distinctive sports-themed design and strong visual appeal.