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100 Markkaa Aleksis Kivi author
2000 year| Silver (.925) | 22 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Finland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1919-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 100 Markkaa (100 FIM) |
| Currency | New Markka (1963-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 22 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#69824 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Portrait ot author
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ALEKSIS KIVI
2000
Comment
Aleksis Kivi, born Alexis Stenvall, at Nurmijärvi, Russian Empire, (10 October 1834 – 31 December 1872) was a Finnish author who wrote the first significant novel in Finnish language ("Seven Brothers" / "Seitsemän veljestä"). Kivi was the very earliest authors of prose and lyrics in Finnish language, still one of the greatest.Interesting fact
The 100 Markkaa coin featuring Aleksis Kivi author, minted in 2000, is a unique collector's item. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed by the Finnish artist, Pertti Mäkinen, who is known for his work in numismatic art. The coin's design features an image of Aleksis Kivi, a renowned Finnish author, on the obverse, while the reverse side showcases a scene from Kivi's novel, "Seven Brothers," which is considered a classic of Finnish literature. This coin is a great example of how art and literature can be combined in numismatics, making it a fascinating piece for collectors and enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 T-M | 6000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Markkaa (Aleksis Kivi author) 2000 coin.
