Welcome to the resource site for collectors of nordic art medals.

The art medal phenomenon originally emerged in Finland, where the technology for striking deep reliefs was well developed. On December 6, 1972, Anders Nyborg, a well-known Danish publisher and artist, conceived the idea of producing small art medals of high technical and artistic quality. In his biography, Nyborg recounts that this inspiration struck during a visit to the Finnish embassy in Copenhagen, where he discovered a small exhibition showcasing commemorative medals produced by Finnish mint presses. Recognizing their artistic potential, Nyborg quickly reached out to relevant artists.

The first medal released was in collaboration with the renowned Finnish sculptor Eila Hiltunen (1922-2003), featuring a motif inspired by Greenland, then a Danish territory. Hiltunen also created another medal with designs from Iceland. Both pieces were produced by Finland's leading medal manufacturer, Kultateollisuus Ky, and issued in 1973.

The reception of these medals was positive, marking the beginning of an exciting journey

Picture; Norway 1975, Per Ung. This medal is from the Nordic Art Medal Series.

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Historien om nordiske kunstmedaljer https://www.artmedals.org/post/nordisk-medaljekunst

Sporrong serien Nordiske Hovedsteder. https://www.artmedals.org/post/sporrong-kunstmedaljer

A Tribute to Henrik Ibsen: Anders Nyborg's Bronze Double Medal by Nils Aas! https://www.artmedals.org/post/a-tribute-to-henrik-ibsen-anders-nyborg-s-bronze-double-medal-by-nils-aas

Check out our new blogpost about the coronation of Olav V in 1958.https://www.artmedals.org/post/the-norwegian-coronation-of-1957-a-historic-celebration

New blogpost about the famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto! https://www.artmedals.org/post/catch-of-the-day-alvar-aalto-1898-1976

Have look at the Catch of the day! https://www.artmedals.org/post/crownprince-harald-and-crownprincess-sonja-40th-anniversary

Bukowskis in Stockholm have an incredible 447 gram god medal for sale! Estimated SEK 275.000,-!!! In 1972, this medal was sold for SEK 5.340,-. An whooping 5000% rise! https://www.bukowskis.com/en/auctions/661/319

The crowning at Nidarosdomen. Commemorative medal in silver, issued by Sporrong 1976. www.artmedals.org.

https://www.artmedals.org/post/nils-aas-and-the-baltic-series

https://www.artmedals.org/post/kultateollisuus-oy-and-the-art-medal-renaissance-of-the-1970-and-1980-s

https://www.artmedals.org/post/1978-celebrating-henrik-ibsen

The Nobel Laureates 1972 in Silver. Medal shows Heinrich Böll. Designed by Raimo Heino (1946 - present), Finland. New serie added to the website! https://www.artmedals.org/nobel-laureates

The Ten Famous Explorers now added in silver! https://www.artmedals.org/ten-famous-explorers

H C Andersensamlingen endelig på nett! The H C Andersen Collection finally on internet! https://www.artmedals.org/h-c-andersen-collection

Catch of the Day; The Peoples prize medal of 1976, in silver. Artmedals.org/post/catch-of-the-day-the-people-s-prize-medal-of-1976

https://www.artmedals.org/ten-famous-explorers

The Swedish Kings completed! https://www.artmedals.org/swedish-kings-during

https://www.artmedals.org/post/the-sirius-patrol

https://www.facebook.com/share/7unjMiFjKNNgkLAQ/?mibextid=WC7FNe

https://www.artmedals.org/post/the-scandinavian-art-medal-a-forgotten-gem

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Welcome to the resource site for collectors of nordic art medals.

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