Title: "Christmas Eve in Copenhagen" Designer: Sven Vestergaard Scene depicted: Two children are shown looking at the night view of the city from the rooftop of the "Round Tower," an observatory built in 1642 by Christian IV, the capital of Denmark, Copenhagen. Amazon.jp Amazon.jp +5 Background and Meaning of the Design Commemoration of the King: 1988 marked the 400th anniversary of the coronation of Christian IV, the great king of Denmark. Coat of Arms and Motto: The iron railing in the foreground is designed with Christian IV's coat of arms and the initials (R.F.P.) of his motto "Regna Firmat Pietas" (Piety Strengthens Kingdoms). Rarity: A new design is produced for the year plate each year, and the original mold is destroyed at the end of the year, making it a limited edition that is not reissued or reprinted.