100 Markkaa (Paavo Nurmi) 1997 front 100 Markkaa (Paavo Nurmi) 1997 back
100 Markkaa (Paavo Nurmi) 1997 photo
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100 Markkaa Paavo Nurmi

1997 year
Silver (.925) 22 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Finland
Period
Republic (1919-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
100 Markkaa (100&nbspFIM)
Currency
New Markka (1963-2001)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
22 g
Diameter
35 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 2002
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#67667
Rarity index
59%

Reverse

Facial portrait and running Paavo Nurmi

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PAAVO NURMI 1897 1973
100 MK

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 100 Markkaa (Paavo Nurmi) 1997 coin from Finland features an image of Paavo Nurmi, a famous Finnish runner, on its obverse side. This coin was minted to commemorate Nurmi's achievements in the 1920 and 1924 Olympics, where he won a total of nine gold medals in events such as the 1500 meters, 5000 meters, and 3000 meters steeplechase.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997 S 6500 - - - - - -

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