Works of art

Finland Post has issued a commemorative stamp in honour of the 100th anniversary of Finland's parliamentary reform.

The stamp was designed by Timo Berry and issued on February 3rd 2006.

On May 23rd 2006 a sculpture by Eila Hiltunen was unveiled in front of Parliament's new annex in honour of the 100th anniversary of women's full political rights and equal and universal suffrage.

The sculpture is made of stainless steel and dates from 1982.

Ten euro coins have been minted in honour of Parliament's centennial. The ten euro coin is made of silver.

The designer was Pertti Mäkinen.

The competition to design a commemorative medal for the centennial was announced on May 26th 2005 and ended on January 3rd 2006. The winner was Hannu Sirén with his work "synthesis" (Synteesi).

The medal was unveiled on June 1st 2006 - the 100th anniversary of the approval of the Parliament Act and Election Act by the Diet.

A total of 1,500 medals were minted in silver and bronze. The intention was to make 1-4 larger reliefs with a diameter of about 40 cm.

One relief has been placed on the wall in Parliament's Hall of State.