J.W. Snellman Day
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He deserves a lot of credit. Snellman improved the school system, secured the adoption of a decree on the rights of the Finnish language, and proposed the first draft of the Finnish railway. In 1865, Finland introduced its own currency, the Finnish mark.
In 2006, in honor of the 200th anniversary of Snellman issued postage stamps with his portrait. In addition, the Finnish Mint will mint a 10 euro commemorative silver coin collection. The basis of their design was the work of the artist Tapio Kettunen “Dawn of the Motherland”. May 12 - Flag Day and official holiday.