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1 Markka
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 6.1 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Finland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1919-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1969-1993 |
| Value | 1 Markka (1 FIM) |
| Currency | New Markka (1963-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.79 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1997 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Value in front of stylized trees
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
MARKKA
Engraver: Heikki Häiväoja
Edge
Inscripted
Script: Latin
Lettering: *** SUOMI FINLAND *** SUOMI FINLAND
Interesting fact
The 1 Markka coin from Finland, made of Copper-nickel, has a unique feature. It has a hole in the center, which was designed to make it easier for people to thread the coin onto a string or a cord, making it wearable as a pendant or a charm. This unique feature was introduced in 1969 and continued until the coin was phased out in 1993.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 1308000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 12255000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 19676000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 19885000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 17060000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 18065000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 11523000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 12048000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 10077000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 10022000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 11311000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 19306000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 32003000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 30001000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 8074999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 15000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 | 19001000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 | 700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 27535000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | 37520000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 | 50305000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 | 15026000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 3628000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 | 1036000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Markka 1969-1993 coin.
