Universal keyboard shortcut to launch Finder?

I know that when I have Finder selected I can press Apple key +N to launch a new Finder window, or Apple key +up arrow to lauch the Home folder.
But is there a universal keyboard shortcut to launch any of these when I have another app selected?
For example if I have Safari selected is there a keyboard shortcut to launch Finder instead of clicking on the desktop to deselect Safari/select Finder & then hitting Apple key +up arrow or N?
Power Mac G5 Dual 2.3, 2.5 GB RAM, 20 Cinema Display Mac OS X (10.4.4)

It works, thanks a lot
The keyboard shorctut is a little awkward so I've changed it to Control +A then Return.
Thanks again.

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