Finland 5 Euro 2013 Tavastia (Häme)

The conclusion of a series of Provincial Building (Finland 5 euro):
 Tavastia (Häme)

The medieval stone church of St. Lawrence was founded in 1520

The coin was issued by the Mint of Finland, October 21, 2013. At the same time it was released one more:

5 Euro 2013 Pohjanmaa
Circulation able Unc: 55 thousand units.

Church of St. Lawrence in the town Janakkala (Fin. Janakkalan Pyhän Laurin kirkko), is the last of the medieval stone churches in Häme. According to tradition, the church was consecrated September 19, 1520.

St. Lawrence (in Finnish Lauri) highly revered by Christians and many churches in Finland were named in his honor.

The builder of the church is considered Oka Totti, who at the time was the owner of Häme Castle. In the church you can still see the coat of arms of the three families Tott