Finland 2016 5€ Cross-Country Skiing

The coin's reverse depicts the curve of an athletics stadium, complete with tracks and cheering crowds.

The coin’s obverse bears a partial depiction of two skiing figures.

Close to the hearts of Finnish people, skiing is one of the most diverse forms of exercise, if not the most diverse. The sport can be enjoyed in Finland’s glorious winter landscapes and is fantastic exercise for the cardiovascular system. Skiing is also easy on the joints and improves balance. Practically every Finnish person knows how to ski, and the whole country is riddled with heavily used skiing tracks.