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1 Markka
| Iron | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Finland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1919-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1943-1952 |
| Value | 1 Markka |
| Currency | Markka (1860-1963) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.58 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1963 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7685 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Denomination flanked by spruce branches
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
MARKKA
Engraver: Isak Gustaf Sundell
Edge
Milled
Comment
1946 - 2 variants: I Straight needles; II Round needles.1949 - 8 variants: I Straight needles, H farther från shaft of the sword; II Straight needles, H nearer to the shaft of the sword; III Round needles, H farther från shaft of the sword; IV Round needles, H nearer to shaft of the sword; V Vertical line in "4" of date not on the same level as the hairs of the lion´s tail; VI "4" of date struck anew; VII "4" of date model of 1948; VII "9" of date struck anew.
1950 - 2 variants: I Straight needles; II Round needles.
1951 - 4 variants: I Straight needles, H leaning on the left side; II Round needles, H leaning on the left side; III Straight needles, straight H; IV Round needles, straight H.
Interesting fact
The 1 Markka coin from Finland, produced between 1943 and 1952, has an interesting feature. It was made of iron, which was a unusual choice for coins at that time, as most coins were made of more valuable metals like silver or gold. The use of iron was likely due to the wartime economic conditions and the need for a more affordable material. Despite being made of a less valuable metal, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used in Finland during that period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 7460000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 12830000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 21950000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 2630000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 | 1750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1948 | 20500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 | 17358000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 14654000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 21414000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 5410000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Markka 1943-1952 coin.
