Subject of the commemorative coin:
 150th birthday of Helene Schjerfbeck

 Description of the design:
 Depicted is a stylised self-portrait of the artist, with the name Helene SCHJERFBECK to the left and the dates 1862-1946 to the right. The year 2012 and the country designation FI are at the bottom left. The twelve stars of the flag of the European Union are depicted along the outer ring of the coin.