Finland Proof Set Value Query...

I have a 2002 Finland Euro Proof Set that is housed in a really nice wood presentation box (velvet lining, etc.). The set is of a limited edition of 8,000. I cannot find anything approximating a value on this.
Does anyone have any idea what this is and an approximate value? Unfortunately my Krause does not go up to 2002 or I would have checked there first.
Thx in advance for any assistance!
Does anyone have any idea what this is and an approximate value? Unfortunately my Krause does not go up to 2002 or I would have checked there first.
Thx in advance for any assistance!
Rufus T. Firefly: How would you like a job in the mint?
Chicolini: Mint? No, no, I no like a mint. Uh - what other flavor you got?

Chicolini: Mint? No, no, I no like a mint. Uh - what other flavor you got?

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<< <i>2006 Krause lists: KM# 98-105, gold medal (National Theater) mintage 8,000. 8 coin set. $500.00. Not too shabby! >>
Hmmm....I don't think this is the National Theater. It's a 2002 set and the best translation of the medal is that it marks Finland's first use of the Euro- The Finnish is "Yhteinen Rahamme" and my best translation is "Common Money".
The Set has the 8 coins plus the gold medal.
Thx!
Chicolini: Mint? No, no, I no like a mint. Uh - what other flavor you got?
Unfortunately, they aren't in very high demand today. I can't seem to find any completed auction records for this set, but on a quite popular finnish auction site someone has had a set up multiple times at a starting bid of EUR 280 (~$360) but has had no takers..
The gold medal is 8.6 grams and is 90% gold, so that alone has a bullion value of about $160. Add EUR 3.88 in face and you have $165.
My best guess would be the set is worth about $250-$300 depending on how motivated a buyer you can find (these are very thinly collected even in Finland).
It's a very nice looking set though.
Edited to add: The inside of the box reads "Kultainen vastaanotto Eurolle" (a golden reception for the Euro). Your translation for "yhteinen rahamme" is close, it's "our common money".
It's a special coin set commemorating the introduction of the Euro (which replaced the Finnish markka).
This should be fun to try and sell....NOT!
Thanks again!
Chicolini: Mint? No, no, I no like a mint. Uh - what other flavor you got?