5 euro - Martti Oiva Kalevi Ahtisaari

Martti Ahtisaari was the first President of the Republic of Finland, in office between 1994 and 2000, to be elected by direct popular vote. Ahtisaari led Finland towards internationalism and brought our country into the European Union in 1995. Around the world, he is remembered as a resolver of major conflicts. In 2008, he was awarded the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for his life's work.